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TTC first child after being on microgynon for many years

34 replies

bundle4me · 27/12/2012 16:44

Hi,

This is my first post and I'm therefore very new to all this! I've been on microgynon for about 10 years and my husband and I are are now trying for a baby. The gory detials... I took my last pill on 28th November and had my usual period a couple of days later. It's now a month later and I'm curious about when I'm likely to see my next period? I know 'everyone is different' but it's obviously a very exciting (and slightly nervous) time when you're trying to concieve. I understand that it can take my body quite some time to get back to noraml with a normal cycle but any opinon from someone in a similar positon or has been on the same pill would be very helpful.

Also, I've been 'bonking' my husband's brains out the last month and I'd like to know when I can start using the excuse of a headache once again! Ha Ha!

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Elektra83 · 31/12/2012 15:05

I was on microgynon for about 3 years and had a 7 month break a couple of years ago. That time it went back to normal straight away, I'm hoping (and dreading!) the same happens again.

Riskit, I know exactly what you mean about increased sex drive! Hubby and I have been at it a few times but I'm convinced I can't be pg as it's only been a week of not taking the pill (if I am then I will be freaking out even more than I am already!)

pinkmoonlight · 31/12/2012 14:35

Hi! Smile
I took my last pill on 2nd November having been on microgynon for 9 years. Had the usual 'pill bleed' (not sure what else to call it!) afterwards and then waited until 10th December for a normal period- 35 day cycle! I'm on the second cycle now and it looks like it's going to be a similar length!

Mine was totally different to poppy though, quite light and different to what I (dimly) remember- my only memory is that they were heavy (horrendously so, in fact the reason that I went on the pill in the first place) and it really wasn't Confused

Good luck and fingers crossed! Smile

Original poster
bundle4me · 31/12/2012 14:20

Hi girls,

Thanks for the advice. It's nice to know that its possible to fall straight away! I'm two days late now but took an test at the weekend which showed a BFN - dissapointing, but I'm hoping that perhaps the test is a big fat liar and its just too early to tell! Smile

Furrybiscuit, glad someone is in the same boat as me! When is your period due, if you don't mind me asking?

Riskit4abiskit, I know what you mean about the increased sex drive - There was me thinking I just reeeeallly wanted a baby! Ha ha! Btw, love the name!

Keep me posted girls and I'll do the same! Good luck and happy trying! Smile

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Furrybiscuit · 27/12/2012 22:36

Hello! I've been lurking a bit on mumsnet...

I was also on microgynon for 10 years apart from a short break of a couple of months 3 years ago. I took my last pill on 8th December and like you am 'eagerly' awaiting my first true period :) exciting times.

Realise this isn't very helpful teehee but wanted to join in anyway!

riskit4abiskit · 27/12/2012 17:24

Hi. Your story is very similar to mine op! First period was fine and I had the same warning aches beforehand, similar length etc as I would have on a break bleed. Have been taking folic acid, have you?

Am now waiting to see when second period arrives and if any details change then? Sort of expected to suddenly be able.to feel an ovulation pain but I guess I don't get them. Sex drive has certainly increased since finishing on the pill, but that may be tmi sorry!

Good luck!

lyndsey90 · 27/12/2012 17:17

Pfft I was on cerazette mini pill. The horror pill!! Would never recommend it to anyone!!

poppy283 · 27/12/2012 17:08

I had the most horrendous period a month after coming off microgynon - brace yourself! Then I got pregnant the next month. I'd been on it for 6 years.

Good luck!

NutBiscuit · 27/12/2012 17:05

I was also on microgynon for about 10 years before starting TTC. Just like nowwearefour I also got pregnant first month off the pill BUT...I didn't ovulate for 6 weeks after the last pill I took, so if I hadn't have got pregnant I suspect my first period would have been about 8 weeks after stopping the pill.

nowwearefour · 27/12/2012 16:47

could you be pregnant? i became pregnant first month once off microgynon....?