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Stopped the pill Jan 2016 anyone else?

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Tweetypie95 · 08/03/2016 17:14

hello There,

I'm New and TTC number 1.

Anyone else come off the pill January 2016?

I stopped taking the pill on the 11th of January.

Started spotting 17th to 21st of Jan
I then Bled 21st until 24th of Jan.

Its now 8th of March (8 weeks after stopping the pill) and nothing. No AF.
Just on here to hopefully get some peace of mind. What were your experience's coming off the pill? When did you get your first AF? and when did you get BFP? or anyone else come off on Jan 2016 care to share what they have experienced?

Thankssssss!! Grin

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nataliefruit · 09/03/2016 21:24

Hi everyone, can I join this thread? I'm in exactly the same boat, I took my last pill on 13th Feb, had my withdrawal bleed on 17 for my usual 4 days & am now just waiting to see when I get my AF. I'm using ovia & it reckons it should start on 16th March so I'm intrigued to see if it does. I've been on the pill for probably over 17 years so can't remember what my cycles were like before that.

I've come off the pill a few months before we're planning to ttc to give my cycles a little time to settle as I'd heard it could take a while. I also want to lose some weight & get started on a good multivitamin to make sure baby & I are as healthy as possible. I'm a planner so I really do think things to death!! I'm so keen to get started that it's kind of taken over my thoughts 24/7 now!

Parney · 09/03/2016 17:00

I didn't realise how wrapped in all of this I would become! Really only decided to stop taking the pill at the end of January and it seems to have taken over my thoughts completely! Taking folic acid now but nothing else.
I was 17 when i started taking the pill so had no idea what to expect after 8 years. So far so good.. Positive vibes to all!

Ttc #1.. I can't believe how much I used to freak when I was late with a pill, when there really only is such a small window of opportunity for conception each month.

CatMum87 · 09/03/2016 14:33

Crazy how we all react differently to it. I think I was a little naive about stopping the pill and just assumed things would happen quickly! But i guess my body has been in hibernation for a while so might need a bit of time to wake up!

I've also taken a few tests which were negative, its always a little disheartening and like stuck in limbo!

Ive browsed far too many sites, and keep questioning everything lol, am i exercising too much, the right weight etc etc!

Just have to keep waiting and hope something shows! Has anyone been taking any supplements etc out of interest?!

Laurabeth94 · 09/03/2016 14:14

Hey, I'm new to mums net and ttc no3 :)

I took my last pill on the 25th Jan and had my withdrawal bleed on the 30th November last around 4/5 days.
I've not had a period since this but we didn't wait for the first af to arrive before trying.. oops! So I'm currently on cd 40 and eagerly waiting for anything to happen atm!

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Tweetypie95 · 09/03/2016 11:51

Well CatMum87 for the first month I had lots of cramps and aches in my stomach. I also had regular nausea a few headaches and mood swings. I was almost certain I had ovulated 2 weeks after stopping the pill. With a change in CM and a pain in my left ovary (something i have never experienced before) but I obviously didn't. Tested at what i thought was 15dpo and BFN!!

So many changed to my body since coming off the pill! Everyday is different but 2 months later it has defo calmed down from the constant cramping. Just battling a cold atm!

I've been on birth control for 9 years (since i was 16) started out on the Pill, Switched to injection Depo for 2 years and then been back on the pill 2 years, which i have just stopped. Because I only really had my period for a year before i went on birth control i have no idea what my cycle was like before!

I've been reading too much online, i think i have exhausted all the questions i had though.

It's encouraging seeing people starting to get their cycles back!! Smile

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CFor123 · 09/03/2016 11:17

Should also say I'm TTC#1

CFor123 · 09/03/2016 11:12

Hello,

I'm new to mumsnet (my first post)!

I took my last pill (microgynon 30) on 8/1/16 having been on it for around 11 years. I had a withdrawal bleed a couple of days later and then have had two periods at 27 days and 29 days.

I'm now on cd5 and have got everything crossed that this is our month!

CatMum87 · 09/03/2016 11:11

I came off the pill after 11 years and have'nt really experienced any withdrawal symptoms. In January there was a day when I was quite crampey and thought AF was definitely on its way, but nothing came of it. There have been a few weeks where I've had what I can only describe as a dull ache but apart from that nothing! Tweetypie95- how long were you on the pill for? I keep reading all sorts about the pill messing periods up and its hard not to freak out!

Looks like others are getting AF which is a good sign, positive thoughts to all!! X

CatMum87 · 09/03/2016 10:49

I was on the pill for around 11 years and not really had any withdrawal symptoms since stopping. There were a few days in January when I had some aching which really felt like AF was going to show but nothing came of it. I also has what i can only describe as a constant dull ache for a while but since then nothing!! Tweetypie95, how about you?! Also been reading lots online and trying not to let it panick me!

Its good to hear that others are getting their AF so soon after stopping, positive thoughts! X

iwillbemrsminty · 09/03/2016 09:10

I took my last pill on January 13th, had my withdrawal bleed like normal and then my first 'normal' period starting on CD30. Been DTD regularly before, during and after fertile window (according to Ovia!). Am now on CD21 and had brown spotting yesterday, trying not to get my hopes up that it's implantation! AF not due til end of next week though. reminds self it's too early to test

Parney · 08/03/2016 23:51

Just reading that you had no cramps Mooseville, I did which was odd for me! I'd try not panic yet as it's still early days for AF returning. When I came off I did a lot of reading and in general people were saying it could take up to 6 months for AF to return. Lots of luck that she shows up soon!

Parney · 08/03/2016 23:45

Hi, I popped my last pill on January 21st! Was on it for over eight years Shock had normal withdrawal bleed, then luckily AF arrived after CD33. Exactly like you Mooseville- heavy for two days with cramps and then gone!

Currently on CD10, no withdrawal symptoms now but last month I had them all! So hard to distinguish between those and PG symptoms. Barely DTD last month, circumstances did not allow, didn't stop me doing about 8 tests thoughBlush! So hoping to give it a proper stab this month.

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Tweetypie95 · 08/03/2016 22:08

Mooseville - you are so lucky for it to come back in good time! Hope they keep up regular for you! I don't trust my CM! I've had EWCM a couple of times since coming off the pill, also watery CM. My body is so up and down!

CatMum87 - it's very hard to keep calm and not freak out! I've hurd horror stories of the first AF so it's all worrying. But I just want it to know my body is on the right track! I hope ours come soon! Have you had any withdrawal symptoms?

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CatMum87 · 08/03/2016 21:16

Mooseville-that's good, hopefully your on the right track and you'll get your next af on time Smile

Tweetpie95- lets hope ours arrive soon!

CatMum87 · 08/03/2016 20:50

Hi! I came off the pill in December and am yet to have a period, 81 days and counting! Trying to be relaxed about it but its hard when you don't know what's going on!!

Mooseville · 08/03/2016 20:04

Hiya, I came off the pill at the beginning of Feb. Had my withdrawn bleed and then just had my first proper period after a 26 day cycle. It was a weird bleed, really heavy for two days and then has just stopped suddenly, with no real cramps or anything but no idea if that was normal for me!

I did OPK's and I seemed to ovulate on time along with some EWCM so I'm hoping all is in order?! It's nerve racking though wondering how much it's messed you up!