Coming off Cerelle

Got my period today. Don't know whether to be happy or sad.

@tizzytess ugh! Mine don’t taste like anything luckily! Hopefully you either get a positive or AF very soon! Keep me updated! I’m currently 41 days off the pill and no AF!

@AllTheGlitter apparently they taste like cod liver oil? glad mine don't lol!

Don't give up hope. There's so many positive stories out there of cycles returning and settling. I am sure yours will too! Just try to stay positive.

I am in limbo at the moment. And waiting to see whenAF decides to turn up again.

&tizzytess my DP was the same and actually breaks them in half! I’ve thought about temping but I really don’t want to be sucked down another rabbit hole! Still no AF and giving up a bit now

@TizzyTess thank you for your kind words.

Hang in there @RebootYourEngine, it may be too early to test still or a sing that in a day or two you'll get your period.

You're getting all the signs that your hormones are working so that's a positive. It's annoyingly a waiting game though. Stay positive sweet.

Still nothing i have had a few symptoms- cramps, discharge, sore boobs,.

I started folic acid but ended up with quite bad wind.

What is worrying me a little is that i have a child already and it took no time at all to get pregnant with him. I am worried that the pill has done some damage.

Picked some Wellman vits up for the DH yesterday. He isnt majorly impressed as the tablets are huge but he's on board :)

Have been thinking about temping but I work really silly hours which involves getting up at 4.30am some days so don't think I'd have the inclination (be awake enough) to temp properly. But have just bought myself a Fitbit and I've heard that resting heart rate before you wake changes when ovulating so am going to see if that gives me any info to go off next cycle.

It's a whole other world this TTC marlarky :D

@AllTheGlitter
I had actually ordered my fiancé some of the wellman tablets literally just before I read your recommendation! It's great that you think it has made a difference!
Going off my first period I'm on cycle day 9 and am using OPK's and temp charting to get an idea of when I ovulate and then we are actively going to TTC from next month. I'm optimistically running off the assumption that my cycles will now be regular which I'm hoping doesn't backfire....
It's good that there's something men can do even if it is just take a vitamin in comparison to all the messing around we have to do!

Thanks for that @AllTheGlitter. Will pick some up over the weekend. Every little helps and all that :)

The reviews for the Wellman are astonishing @tizzytess! Loads saying it upped the sperm count so definitely worth trying! We have also noticed a massive difference in my DPs sperm (TMI for some, sorry)! But he’s only been on 2 weeks so not sure of their effectiveness as of yet but can’t hurt!

@kd2487 unfortunately I can’t help as I haven’t had a bleed at all but the symptoms are definitely pointing towards pregnancy so maybe hold on and keep testing!

Hi everyone,

I came off cerelle in October after being on it 16months and had what appeared like a period 5 weeks later and another 4 weeks after that. However, I’ve had nothing since except sore boobs, being nauseated and cramps for roughly a month! I’ve taken numerous pregnancy tests and they’ve all been negative. Has anyone else had such a long gap after what appears like their period had regulated? I already have a son and fell pregnant whilst on microgynon and would love another baby x

You could indeed @AllTheGlitter! Give it time and you'll soon find out. Plenty of time, like you say, for everything to settle down and get into a rhythm. Or at least that's what I keep reminding myself :D

Im taking Superdrug own brand pre-conception vits at the moment. Tried a couple of other over the months, but this seems to be the only ones that agree with me at the moment. Am thinking about getting the DH on some soon, hopefully pick some up over the weekend.

Hopefully they are @tizzytess! I guess I could be pregnant but not know yet but i doubt it as had no bleed yet.. time will tell! It definitely varies from person to person so trying to keep positive! are you taking any prenatal vitamins? Im on pregnacare conception and my DP is on the men’s version so hopefully that will help a bit! We are still young though as I’m 25 and he is 23 so no massive rush! Xx

Thanks @AllTheGlitter :)
I was quite surprised to have a bleed so soon (and so heavy). Although i guess i'll find out in another couple weeks if my cycles are actually back. We decided to come off with the intention of TTC properly from sort of May time, in the hope that by then i'll have some idea of my cycles. Although we haven't exactly been careful this last week so... I guess we are trying but not trying if that makes sense.

I am sure you'll get something soon, from what i have been reading on mn (have been lurking for a little while) it can vary greatly. Try to keep positive chick!

Welcome @TizzyTess! You came off 2 days after me and were really lucky to have a bleed so quick! I’ve not had anything but spotting in the 5+ weeks I’ve been off!

I was more towards the beginning! Getting a bit fed up of it all now

Hi all, mind if I join?

Came off cerelle on 18th Jan - had a bleed feb 6-11th. Was really heavy and crampy, and a bit of a shock after being on the pill for 15 years!
Now just waiting to see if I settle into a pattern.

Anyone else stupidly horny now you are off the pill?
For as long as I can remember, I have always needed quite a bit of persuasion (thank god DH still loves me!) and this last week all i have wanted to do is jump his bones! LOL! Its taken me (& DH) by surprise!

@RebootYourEngine and @AllTheGlitter
Hope the periods come soon.

Thank you everyone for your kind words - partner has booked a doctor appointment to see if they will test him if not we will go private.

In the meantime according to the Ovia app I have been in my 6 fertile days. Only managed to try 3/6 of the days so next month determined to give it our best shot so at least I can feel we have put 100% into trying. (If we haven't had fertility test and results by then)

Just waiting for my next period now, due 5th March hoping and praying it doesn't come early as I've been planning my partners 30th birthday weekend away for months and it's happening 2-4th! Never had to worry about this sort of thing on the pill!

Good luck everyone who is trying. Xx

Me too @rebootyourengine! It’s really getting on my nerves now. it’s 5 weeks today since I came off and without a withdrawal or a period I have no idea where I am! My Ovia app is useless as it has no idea when I’m fertile.

@Amster262 and @AllTheGlitter thank you. As much as i hated having periods over the years i can not wait until it comes back.

@rebootyourengine I feel your pain! You’re only 2 weeks off so things should settle for you. It’s horrible playing the waiting game though!

@CuriousC32 fingers and toes are crossed for you!
After a month of being off cerelle my period has finally graced me with its horrible presence! I forgot how much money I spent each month on pads! 😂 @Rebootyourengine I had awful pains in my boobs leading up to my period, but they seem to have died down now. Fingers crossed yours will too soon!

Congratulations to those with positive tests. Good luck to those still trying

I have been off of cerelle for two weeks and have had no sign of my period. I took a test today because my boobs have been so sore and i feel constantly tired. It was negative but then im not sure if it was too early to test.

So sorry to hear that @curiousc32 :( wishing you the best of luck.
@babyNo2FX you’re lucky your periods are back but hope you feel better soon!

Still nothing for me :(

@curious xxx wishing u all the luck in the world... I always think what is meant to be will be 🤞🤞🤞 xxxxx baby dust to all xxxx... This period can go to hell. Going to be popping pain killers all day and snuggle up with a hot water bottle 😔 xxx