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Cerazette stories please.

161 replies

deethra · 28/03/2021 16:10

After being on cerazette for 7 years, my OH and I have decided to TTC baby #3.

While on cerazette my AF stopped completely, at the time I thought this was wonderful, but now we are TTC, I have no idea what my cycle is or when it will ever come back. 😭

I have 'only' been off Cerazette for 5 weeks, which I know in the grand scheme of things is a very short amount of time. I know I just need to be patient and let my body find its groove again. But every day feels like a lifetime, waiting for AF.

I haven't had any sign of a withdrawal bleed or anything. I was expecting to atleast of had that by now?!
Lots of bloating, sore boobs and cramps, but nothing else.

I should also say, I am 37. So I have that little (irrational) nagging voice in my head telling me my body clock is ticking. Hence the lack of patience and added anxiety. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Please share your stories of coming off of cerazette. Did you have a withdrawal bleed? How long did it take for AF to arrive? How long after stopping cerazette did it take for you to conceive?

Thank you. ❤

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deethra · 28/06/2021 13:04

How's everyone doing??

@feliznavidad2 How are you?

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MissLB · 15/06/2021 18:44

@Fallulah reassuring, thank you. Today was day 9 and still flashing. Last month I had 4 days. Hope they start to get a bit more regular soon

Fallulah · 15/06/2021 18:18

The first month off the pill I had 9 days of flashy face before I got solid face!

MissLB · 13/06/2021 22:01

Hi all

Had 7 days of flashing smileys now. Anyone had experience of this? Starting to be frustrating! 😂 we've DTD on 4 of the days. Hoping tomorrow will be the static one.

Kat668 · 13/06/2021 21:34

@feliznavidad2 I've just had my two days of static smileys on the CB OPKs so obulated today I think? We DTD all 4 flashing smiley days and then yesterday on the first static so hopefully we've done enough! Ha! Fingers crossed this is your cycle!

@deethra I'm sorry you had to go through that stress but I'm glad hubba is doing well! Hope the scan goes amazingly!

feliznavidad2 · 13/06/2021 17:04

Oh @deethra - that sounds very stressful, bless you. Glad to hear that little one is doing well. Hope 22nd comes around quickly and goes well - can't believe you're nearly 12 weeks! X

deethra · 13/06/2021 16:03

@feliznavidad2 I have my fingers crossed for you!!

I'm good thank you. I had an awful scare in the week with a heavy bleed. I ended up being referred to A&E, and then our local early pregnancy assessment unit for a scan.
Thankfully little one is holding on with a strong heart beat. I have my 12 week/dating scan on the 22nd. I'm so anxious just to get to that date now and know everything's still OK.

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feliznavidad2 · 13/06/2021 15:40

How's things @deethra ? And everyone else?!

4dpo in 2nd cycle... fingers are crossed obviously but trying not to get my hopes up.

feliznavidad2 · 04/06/2021 18:31

On 2nd cycle here, using easy@home OPK sticks as I'm a control freak. 🤓

Soon about to start fertile week.

MissLB · 04/06/2021 18:01

Hi all
My af came finally last Sunday. 7 weeks off the pill and two static smileys later.
I think we are going to give it a proper go this month!

Kat668 · 04/06/2021 17:38

Hey! I'm going OK, just finished my AF visit on Wednesday, was a 27 day cycle this time (first one off the pill was 49 so bug improvement!) Dtd every other day for most of the month but didn't get that elusive BFP unfortunately, so I've caved and bought a CB OPK :)

Glad you got your static smiley and managed to DTD! Fingers crossed for you!

Fallulah · 04/06/2021 13:20

How’s everyone doing? I got my solid smiley face on day 14 this month instead of day 18, which suggests my cycle still hasn’t settled down yet. Miraculously DH and I managed to both be awake enough to have sex on a solid smiley face day too, so who knows! 😂

MissLB · 24/05/2021 13:07

@beanie20030

I was on for about 6 years abd various other pills before that.
I’m quite positive that the positive OPKs were 27 days apart as well. So that’s pretty regular.
I came off the pill once before and had a bleed within two weeks so this is very confusing ...
yeah I started doing the tests out of interest to see if I could figure out my cycle fairly quickly.

beanie20030 · 24/05/2021 12:46

@MissLB We're very similar dates then! I've only done one OPK which was negative and I'm really unsure when to try it again. Maybe I should try every other day and see if there's a change.

It's got to be a good thing you've had positive OPKs though..... means at least that's working as it should be!

I'm 33 and was on cerazette for about 5 years and before that microgynon. I did have periods whilst on cerazette but only maybe 4 a year. Feels so odd to come off and not have a bleed.

MissLB · 24/05/2021 12:30

@beanie20030 I’m in a similar situation. Came off cerelle which is very similar to cerezette on 10th April and still waiting for AF!
Took OPKs middle of April and by 22nd I had peaked but the no AF and negative pregnancy tests. Took some more around 4 weeks later and again positive OPKS but waiting to see if I have AF this month or not. Should be due around this time next week if she’s going to arrive.

beanie20030 · 24/05/2021 11:47

Hi lovely ladies. I've spent the last few weeks reading through all the helpful chats on this page and thought it was time to join in!
I took my last Cerazette pill on 16th April 21 and have had no bleeding whatsoever. After about 2 weeks I had lots of cramping, tiredness and a really tight bloated stomach.
But it's getting on for 6 weeks now and waiting for af to arrive. I did a test at after about 3 weeks which was negative.
Not using any other protection at the moment but I don't think I've ovulated.
My sister was on Desogestrel (which I understand is another name for Cerazette) and her af returned within 3 weeks and she's now 12 weeks pregnant.

Felt like I needed some support from others in a similar situation Smile

Fallulah · 21/05/2021 12:44

Period arrived today, right on time for a 28 day cycle apparently. So at least I know that little old ovary in there is working!

Hope the wait isn’t getting you down @feliznavidad2

feliznavidad2 · 18/05/2021 20:57

How's everyone? I'm in the two week wait and not doing a very good job of not symptom spotting. 😖 5DPO here.

feliznavidad2 · 13/05/2021 22:46

Glad you're ok @deethra - I can imagine it is frustrating to not know your due date yet. Fingers crossed you get one soon, please keep us updated. 😃

deethra · 13/05/2021 22:44

Haha @feliznavidad2 My husband is rather annoyed we didn't get the chance for lots of DTD. 😂
I've got everything crossed that this is your month!!

I'm OK thanks hun, we had a scare last week where I was rushed to hospital for an internal scan, but thankfully everything ended up fine.

I'm still waiting for a dating scan, I can't wait to have a proper due date.
Because I never had a period/cycle to go off, the drs have put date unknown on my record for now. Which is frustrating.

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feliznavidad2 · 13/05/2021 22:28

How's everyone doing?

How are you @deethra ? I'm just about to enter first TWW... I've never DTD so much in my life. Hope I haven't err peaked on cycle one. 😆 🤦‍♀️

MissLB · 12/05/2021 08:23

I feel like my period has been trying to show up for a week. Lots of cramps and sore back, a little bit nauseous. Just wish it would so I knew where I stood. Very frustrating this waiting game 🙈

I can understand your frustration. We are getting married in a month and I just wanted to start letting my body get used to being off the pill rather than start trying, but now I’m fully invested in the process already

Fallulah · 12/05/2021 08:18

@missLB I think if you get the solid face you have ovulated. Period might just be taking its time, or maybe you need another pregnancy test?

Well having started this process just interested in seeing whether everything was working or not, I’m more upset than I thought I would be that we didn’t manage to have sex on either of my peak fertility/static smiley face days. My head is officially messed with.

MissLB · 12/05/2021 08:17

Hi

I will do another one if AF hasn’t come by the weekend. If it’s negative I’ll just have to stop hoping

Exciting that your LH has risen! Good luck

feliznavidad2 · 11/05/2021 10:20

Hi @MissLB - not sure as new in this domain myself. Maybe try another pregnancy test?🤞🏻

My LH has risen today - finally! Going to test again later to see if it peaks... 😬 don't know why as not pregnant obviously (yet) but this feels exciting.