Coming off the pill

First time ttc I was on the combined pill and was pregnant first month of trying. After DS when we started ttc #2 I was on the progesterone only pill (due to breastfeeding) and this time took a good 5/6 months to get signs I was ovulating again and still haven't become pregnant. The nurse I went to recently mentioned that apparently it's well-known that coming off the progesterone only pill can take much longer to go back to normal cycles than the combined... I wish I'd known that!!

My cycles evened out immediately but then became a bit longer (28 days to 33 days). I became pregnant 9 months after coming off it. Currently 31 weeks. Was on it for 10 years. Try not to stress about it. I did and it just made me an anxious, emotional wreck.

Following! I came off the pill a week ago, had a withdrawal bleed and now just waiting for my first natural period. Never wanted to have a period so much! Just want to find out what my cycle is and getting using the Ovia app!

This is a 'how long is a piece of string' question unfortunately. It doesn't matter about others really, everyone is different. I know if people got pregnant no sooner than look at it 🍆 and I'm 11 months in currently cd67. Who knows which one you'll be but I hope it's what you want

Joining this as I'm also in limbo!

Stopped microgynon at end of pack - withdrawal as normal - all-sorts of side effects Inc (tmi sorry) egg white for like 4 days, then 30 days later after withdrawal what I thought was normal AF, but only lasted 24 hours. Then from cd18 had light spotting for 3 days. Now on cd32 and no AF. Not a clue what's going on! Not actively TTC but have been doing the deed so to speak. Keep getting the odd twinge, not cramp, have been doing for the past week or so but that's it. Cm pretty normal.

I stopped in Aug. Still waiting for AF/Breakthrough bleed. I did test ovulation using clear blue (two sets as I ran out of sticks whilst testing) over a good few weeks, negative circles then I had flashing smileys (on the two sets) but didn’t get a solid.... then I got my negative circle again.

Never hoped for AF more in my life so we can actually have a starting point! I’ve heard it can take months and months... I’m on month 4 so wondering when it’s time to speak to the doctor

Just keep taking your folic acid and don’t stress. Stress is the enemy!

First time I came off mini pill in 2017 had withdrawal then nothing for 6 months then get a bfp, Dd is now 22 months

This time came off October had withdrawal then 6 weeks later lots of brown discharge then af.

I'd recommend taking your vitamins, drinking loads of water and exercise. I also take something called agnus castus but would recommend you do your own reading as there's pros and cons but deffo believe it works.

@bluebell94 I really hope AF doesn't appear... I usually never have cramps unless AF is actually here but had them for ages now! I have an exam on Tuesday so not testing until that I done and dusted!! Have you tested?

@zeeeex that's like me, I had nothing after my withdrawal bleed for 7 weeks then had 3 days spotting, nothing for another 2 weeks now proper AF. I just want to know where I'm at! Fingers crossed something happens for you soon, it's horrible waiting and having no idea x

Hi Ktyoyo, I'm probably an extreme example but it took a year before my cycles settled into a consistent and sensible length. My third cycle was 42 days so GP did some bloods and confirmed I was ovulating and everything else was ok. I started temping and this helped me feel I had more control and although it didn't help for timing BD, at least I knew when I had ovulated and when AF was due. Good luck x

I was on Microgynon. First time I came off had a normal period within a week and then normal cycle for 4 months before falling pregnant. Second time I came off had a normal period again within a week and was pregnant within 2 months - everyone is different!

Me too! I came off Microgynon mid October, had a 4 day withdrawal bleed and haven't had anything since. I've been having cramps for the past two weeks or so and have some other symptoms but don't want to be symptom spotting. Been 5-6 weeks and I've not had a period?

Following as if also like to know - came off microgynon middle of September, withdrawal bleed as normal then absolutely nothing til about 3 days of spotting 2 weeks ago, to full blown AF starting tuesday this week. Used OPKs on and off but never had a positive, as if TTC isn't confusing enough without having a proper cycle! I wish I'd came off the pill sooner x