Why does it take me 12 months to have a period after being off my birth control?

Question

I started birth control when i was 16 years old, tooks pills religiously till age 22, which is when i gave them up it took me a year to get a period. Two months after i received my period I started the same birth control again, took them religiously until age 25 and now i am in my 7 almost 8 month without getting my period. How come i can't get my period or get pregnant with my husband.

Answer 1

These are all things you need to discuss with your ob/gyn at your pre-conception visit. Also, going longer than 3 months without a period puts you at an increased risk of endometrial cancer so you really need to see your doc to have a period induced via medication.