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Anyone else fresh off the pill!?

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peaky297 · 28/12/2018 22:30

Hi ladies!
As my DH and i habe decided to TTC I took the last pill in my packet on 17th December and had my breakthrough bleed start on the 22nd and end on the 26th. Now the wait begins to see whether my cycle snaps back to normal and of course whether I concieve! I had been on microgynon for circa 3 years.

Is anyone else in a similar position and entering 2019 pill free!? I thought this would be a good place to track and share our experiences as they happen!

S x

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peaky297 · 10/01/2019 19:05

Apologies if TMI, but to add to my post I have come home from work to find a few greeny/blue veins have appeared on my breast... my poor boobs 🙈😂

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Arewethereyet19 · 10/01/2019 18:51

I think you have probably tested too early but I had all kinds of symptoms like that. I think it’s cruel that pregnancy symptoms and AF symptoms are so similar!

Fingers crossed and lots of baby dust for you!!

PumpkinsMum18 · 10/01/2019 18:15

@littlemoon86 welcome!
I’m not an expert, but I would say your cycle will now change as your cycle while on the pill isn’t your natural cycle. The bleed is not a real period as it just occurs because of a drop in hormones when you take the week break from pills. Now you are off the pill, your cycle with adjust back to the natural rhythm with ovulation. Hope that makes sense?

What’s the Flo app like? Was it easy to use?

whatsthecraic91 · 10/01/2019 14:57

I would say you’ve tested too early as it’s not even 3 weeks from you had your breakthrough bleed! Leave it a few days and try again 😊

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peaky297 · 10/01/2019 14:07

So... as per my first post i came off microgynon on 16th December, had a breakthrough bleed on 22nd as usual and DH and I have been dtd regularly without protection as we are TTC.
In the last week or so my boobs have become hot and super tingly with super sensitive nipples which seem to have darkened and there are lots of little goosey type bumps that weren't there before too. I've also had some on/off shooting pains in my left breast! I had some sharp almost period like cramps that lasted around an hour last week too and I generally feel a bit off.
I took a cheap boots pg test this morning and it was negative... could this be PMS symptoms (though I never had them like this pre -pill) or have I just tested too early!?

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littlemoon86 · 09/01/2019 18:41

Hi everyone. Joining in! I just stopped taking my pill yesterday (microgynon). Been on it for about 15 years. I’ve been using the Flo app to track my cycles for about a year but I guess that will all change now? Like it says I should ovulate in 6 days but I guess that’s not accurate? I feel like I have a lot to learn! This will be our first time TTC Smile

Cat09 · 09/01/2019 12:29

Hi

I was on the pill for 10+ years and came off it in February 2018.

Had a few periods until August then nothing. Had another period in December.

During that time I was using OPKs and trying to use GLOW app for tracking things.

Long story short but doctors yesterday - found out my male hormones are up. I have been diagnosed with PCOS.
I'm devastated!

Good luck to everyone.

I've to go back to docs for more bloods and an ultrasound.

LanieM87 · 09/01/2019 07:11

Yay after a long 44 days AF has arrived this morning, didn’t get any symptoms though which I thought was strange, but here’s hoping I can now get back into regular cycles!

Gem1188 · 09/01/2019 06:09

Thank you @pumpkinsmum18

PumpkinsMum18 · 08/01/2019 21:19

www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/pregnancy/can-i-have-a-cervical-screening-test-during-pregnancy/

From what I read on that, pregnancy just makes it more tricky to do the test properly.

Gem1188 · 08/01/2019 20:41

Thanks for the info regarding smear tests.
I am due for one this year.
Can you really not DTD for an entire month before a smear test???. When is the best time to book one in your cycle ?
Obviously I have not had this issue before 😊

MiaMoo007 · 08/01/2019 20:35

@aimingfor2019 oh really? I had no idea about knowing you're ovulation based on discharge. Thanks!

(So bizarre talking about vaginal discharge to virtual strangers!! Haha)

PumpkinsMum18 · 08/01/2019 20:14

@aimingfor2019 I didnt know you couldn’t have a smear test while pregnant! If I was you, I would delay TTC a month until after the test is sorted. It’s very important for your health and I don’t think waiting one more month will make much difference to TTC in the grand scheme of things....

aimingfor2019 · 08/01/2019 17:24

I got a letter saying I was due another smear test yesterday, called up today to book and was told that the next appointments is in a month. When I asked about whether I could TTC in the meantime I was told no and that I either had to cancel the smear test or hold off from trying.

Really don't want to miss a month or two of ovulation, but equally I think it'd be stupid to miss my smear. Not really sure what to do Sad

@MiaMoo007 you can usually get a rough idea of when your ovulating by your discharge. It's kinda of like egg white during ovulation.

MiaMoo007 · 08/01/2019 10:12

Morning ladies! When you came off the pill and had withdrawal bleed, how did you know when to DTD? Or is a case of just "going at it" for the first month until AF arrives and can properly track ovulation?

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peaky297 · 08/01/2019 09:09

Good to know @arewethereyet19 ... it's not the most pleasant, but equally it's nice to know that our hormones are doing their thing as they should be!

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Arewethereyet19 · 08/01/2019 08:38

@peaky297 mine have been sore after ovulation the 2 times since coming off the pill. When I looked it up apparently it can be common because of the hormone surge. Horrible though isn’t it!

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peaky297 · 08/01/2019 08:24

Sorry if TMI... so I believe that I ovulated a couple of days ago (and got sexytime in, so here's hoping!). The last two days post ovulation I have sore sensitive nipples... is this normal post ovulation?
Also, how is everyone else getting on?

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Gem1188 · 06/01/2019 19:51

@peaky297 and @aimingfor2019
I know what you mean. I have never wanted my period (I'm not sure what AF means) so much. And yet worried about the pain that will come with it as that is why I started the pill in the first place.
Let's keep our fingers crossed for everyone that it's not too much of a bumpy ride 😊

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peaky297 · 06/01/2019 19:35

Great news aimingfor2019!! So weird to be wanting AF isn't it!? I never thought I'd be counting down the days waiting for it. I am nervous that the terrible pain I had before the pill will be back mind!

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aimingfor2019 · 06/01/2019 19:05

@peaky297 that's amazing news!
I've come on my period today 26days after my withdrawal bleed, so fingers cost that I ovulate this month.
Never thought I'd be so glad to have a period!

Gem1188 · 06/01/2019 08:19

@peaky297 fantastic news! Fingers crossed

LanieM87 · 05/01/2019 19:45

@peaky297 aw that’s fab news! Fingers crossed you can start to track your cycles 😊

PumpkinsMum18 · 05/01/2019 19:29

@peaky good to hear! Guess you better get on with the sexy time soon then! 😂

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peaky297 · 05/01/2019 19:01

!!! UPDATE !!!
sorry if TMI, but noticed today that my CM seems to be egg-white textured as is supposed to be when ovulating, so I peed on an OP stick and I am indeed ovulating!
Need to see if AF comes when she is supposed to now, but it's nice to know I am back to functioning normally, or at least in part!

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