I stopped taking the pill just over 10 weeks ago. My partner & I are using condoms now until after the wedding, but we wanted 2 get the pill out of my system 1st, so have gone off it. Still waiting for my 1st normal period! have had 3 preg tests (just incase - even tho we've been careful) and are all neg. Saw my doc after 8 wks and he said it can take up to 10 wks to get 1st period. Now Im going away for 3 weeks and cant see the doc again. i hope i get them whilst away. but if not, then its 13-14 weeks till i get back and see the doc. Have had the odd quick stab of pain and thought im about to get them, but no. this has happened all the way through (not just more lately).
Is 10 weeks really the max time? Is there something wrong with me or should i patient until i get back?
Thanks in advance... :)
2007-12-28 23:30:53 · 2 answers · asked by bono 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It can take up to 3 months to fully adjust to being off the medication but I would recommend calling your doctor's office on Mon (if open, and you can ask to speak to the nurse) to find out what other suggestions they may have.
2007-12-28 23:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that over 3 months would be a longer time than usual. I wouldn't get too worried especially if you have been on the pill for a long time. It takes the body a while to kick back in from a hormonal standpoint when it has been dependent on the pill for hormones. When you do have your period it will probably be very heavy. Usually within 6-9 months after stopping the pill you will have normal monthly periods that are regular in duration and heaviness.
2007-12-29 08:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by siggo8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋