Folic Acid and delayed period

I started taking folic acid in late December and all through January and February. Everything was normal up until I missed my entire period on February. I still haven't had it and it is March 18th. I stopped taking folic acid approximately 2 weeks ago after doing my research. I have been having really strong period cramps since February though, which makes me think my body definitely wants to have my period. Would love to hear if anyone else has stopped taking folic acid and how long did it take for your periods to come back to normal.

Thanks @Amz24 ! That's so reassuring to hear! :)

It took them 8 months to even come back and then id say about 6 months to regulate to get a period every month. However my period cycles were so long like 42 days! Some months theyd be heavy one month and light the next, I used a period tracker app to try track everything! Just try to relax and let your body work itself out :) (easier said than done lol)

Congratulations @Amz24 ! How long did it take for your periods to fall back into a natural pattern and were they then regular? I just feel a bit all over the place!

I gave up taking it and randomly ended up pregnant! Then i obviously took it the first 12 weeks of pregnancy :)
I totaly get you though my period took nearly 8 month to come back after stopping the pill!

Oh congratulations!!! And did you continue to take it? I fear my period wil never return!

Just wanted to update in regards to this :) 2 years later and im now 30 weeks pregnant! Folic acid didnt help me regulate or concieve my body just naturaly got back into a pattern but it was a long 2 years!

Hi.
I'm having the exact same issue. I came off the mini pill in April, so my cycle is still sorting itself out. Had a normal cycle in May, slightly longer in June. Then for this cycle I took folic acid for around a week. Had really bad cramps and nausea so stopped taking it. I'm now 45 days into my cycle and no signs of my period. It's driving me crazy.

Did you get your period eventually? I am 5 days late from a super regular cycle after being on folic acid for 2 weeks I’m going insane!!!!

Hi ladies, so I started taking my folic
acid in April, 3 months ago, My cycle usually ranges from 25-26 and 28 when it's late, but not more than that. Suddenly in June my cycle went up to 35 days. Now we are in July and no sign of periods, I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. Three weeks ago I took ovulation tests and it came out positive. Which means my periods was supposed to have come 3 weeks ago. I was so glad when I came across this post, because I was really freaking out. I guess folic acid does something to the cycle than. Goodluck to all the future Moms.

I started taking folic acid and the next cycle my cycle been on 7 days now and bleeding heavy

I started taking folic acid and the next cycle my cycle been on 7 days now and bleeding heavy

So glad I found this. My period is a week late after taking folic acid everyday this cycle too. It was so disappointing to get two BFNs. I may take the folic acid every other day instead next cycle to see if it helps even it out.

Im completely in the same boat right now! I’m on CD39 of a regular 31 day cycle and still no sign of AF, so I’m 7 days late. Negative test today and no sign of coming on my period. I’ve been taking folic acid for no more than 2 weeks.

This thread is really helpful. I'm also TTC started taking folic acid over a month ago and now my period is delayed for 16 days. Current circle is 44 days and my circle usually doesn't go above 30 days. I also had all the symptoms of implantation but over 5 pregnancy test now and negative 😒

Hi so i started folic acid a few weeks ago and have noticed that my cycle either started a day or two earlier, now my cycle is only 21 days (i know lucky me LOL) but now on my second cycle with taking folic acid and i had a light spotting about 12 days before my period was to start. the more the days go on it was not heavy at all and now its 4 days before im meant to start my cycle and i have a lot more when wiping and im feeling all the cramps that come with it just not a full flow yet. I also want to say that i cannot be pregnant as me and my wife are going through a clinic to try have a baby and havent done the procedure yet and ive had normal cycles for years and ive had loads of tests so all i can think of is the folic acid tablets is affecting me. This is my experience with it all, sorry for the long read

I’m in exactly the same boat except I haven’t had covid. My last period ended 3rd August. I started taking folic acid at the end of October.
I thought a few weeks ago I had implantation symptoms. I’ve been on and off sick. Cramps. Yesterday my boobs have been feeling sore. I’ve done around 10 negative tests. I did a blood test at the doctors which just came back negative.
I don’t understand what’s going on.

Hi

I started taking folic acid for the last month and I missed an entire period. I have checked since then I had every symptom of pregnancy but no period or no baby.

I also recovered from covid 19 in July.

Are there more people who had this ?

P.S before I took folic acid my period was regular.

Hi, we are currently TTC (i already have an 8 year old) i came off the pill exactly 3 months ago, i had a heavy withdrawl bleed and then since that nothing until the past few days i had some brown/wet discharge Taken 2 test both negative. Rang the doctors today theyve advised it can take awhile to get back to normal. I can get bloods taken if i wanted to but i have realy bad health anxiety and the though of something being wrong i cant bring myself too but i did have blood before, some cramps and im hoping its a period coming now. Has anyone had anything similar, im so anxious i just need reasurace

Ahh I caught my ovulation on CD29 which is so random as my cycles have been around 30 days so I was super confused. My period is due 2 March and I am now 7DPO.

How random that this happens, I’m so glad I continued to use OPKs because if I hadn’t known I’d ovulated then I would be seriously confused right now

I'm sorry 😞, since I messaged week I managed to catch ovulation on CD23 (could have been 22) so I'm now 3 or 4 DPO - very strange after a 25 day cycle last month. If I have the same short LP then I expect AF CD32 but really praying I can hold-out for longer.

Hi, updating. I’m on CD38 of a regular 25 day cycle and still no sign of AF. I’m still taking folic acid. HPTs are negative

Yeah. So I’m thinking the dosage could have an effect too. It’s generally recommended to take 400 mcg as a supplement for pre-conception, but I’m taking 1200 mcg. Also, you could just eat leafy greens, sunflower seeds, beans, and any foods that contain folate and that will cover your supplementation bases. I think it’s actually a good thing for me to extend my cycle though because they say that having a cycle shorter than 26 days is associated with less chance of being pregnant, because there is not enough progesterone and the egg doesn’t properly mature. I don’t think what the folic acid is doing could be a terrible thing. Also I’m on CD33 and still going strong! 8 days late.