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Feeling like I might be leaving this too late...

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nectarinetruck694 · 06/11/2014 16:24

Hello
Im 28 and feel like im leaving babies far too late.
I have been with my partner for 9 years and we have decided that next year I will come off the pill (cerazette) and we shall try for a family.

I just have a horrible feeling like we have left this too late, as ive heard stories that it can take months or even years to conceive after coming off the pill.

I feel really anxious and in a way im nervous of trying to conceive because it might not happen - what if I cant have kids?!

Another thing is - Ive been taking this pill for years, not for contraception but because I have very heavy and painful periods, and obviously I will have to suffer when I come off them :(

Any advice would be grateful.

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MaGratgarlik1983 · 06/11/2014 16:46

As I'm discovering now, it can take longer than you think to conceive! I came off microgynon about 10 years ago (not ttc then, came off for other reasons) and not to freak you out but it took me almost a year for my periods to come back. So if you wanted to ttc next year I'd come off it sooner personally and use another form of bc until you're ready to ttc. Although you might be one of the lucky ones who conceives quickly, it might also take a bit longer.

scared28 · 06/11/2014 16:42

I don't think you should worry, it's luck of the draw really. Some women take years or months in their 20's or 30's; it purely depends on the person.

It took me 2 months to conceive at 27 years old and took a friend who was 36 only 6 months. I appreciate it does take longer for some but you realy won't know until you try.

If you want to prepare your body why don't you come off of the pill now, then it will have left your system when the time is right to ttc!