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Stopped mini pill ttc

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BLM18 · 05/10/2021 21:03

Hi
Haven’t posted here for a very long time. 3 years ago I had an ectopic…after a tough time and a split from my partner things have moved on and at the start of sept i started the ttc journey ones again. Slightly scared as only have 1 tube now and history of endo, so know I have lower chances but I have to give it a chance. Was on mini pill for almost 3 years , stopped sept 8th. Had really sore boobs every since 2 weeks off the pill .Last weekend , 3 weeks after stopping I had cramps and was sure period was coming , felt really sick and pretty horrible and was taking plan killers for cramps. No period came and after 3 days cramps went away . So no idea where my body is or what is going on! Just would like to hear if anyone had similar experiences in first month of coming off pill

I look forward to chatting with you

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Chihwa · 31/01/2022 01:01

Finally after stopping mini pill for 2 months I had my first bleed lasted 5 days. Not sure if bleed/period but finally. Thank you for keeping me sane. It does happen after all. 😅

Chihwa · 06/01/2022 09:13

@Sassy144 I will buy one. Thank you

Sassy144 · 06/01/2022 09:11

@Chihwa yes I use Natural Cycles and a BBT thermometer but there are other apps or you can do it yourself if you have the right thermometer.

Chihwa · 06/01/2022 08:47

@Sassy144 how are you charting? Is it with an app. I used to know when my temperature is a bit higher than usual but now I can't tell.

Sassy144 · 06/01/2022 07:22

It is hard! I found that charting my BBT (temperature) helped as I could see when I ovulated, which happened on day 30

Chihwa · 06/01/2022 00:11

Hope you doing well ladies.
It's now 6 weeks, no period yet, light cramps here and there, everything else normal. I am not even wasting my Clear blue test (too expensive). Trying to stay cool but its really hard 😱.

Sassy144 · 30/12/2021 20:00

@Chihwa no problem, it can take a few months to settle - try not to worry!

Chihwa · 30/12/2021 17:59

@Sassy144 really pleased to know its not only me. I was starting to have all sorts of unpleasant thoughts of what is likely wrong. Google has not helped too 🙄.

So grateful for this blog

Sassy144 · 29/12/2021 08:48

I know, it's so strange - I used to bleed when I missed a pill but when I came off completely I didn't even get a withdrawal bleed! It will happen though, just give it some time 😊

Chihwa · 28/12/2021 22:47

Thank you so much ladies. It's wierd that when I used to miss a pill I'll have spotting.

In July I took a break just for 4 days as I had had no period for months. I had a period that time for 7 days.

Now I've intentionally stopped so we can prepare TTC but amazingly not even spotting. But I guess it is a waiting game.

Thank you 😅😅😅

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BLM18 · 28/12/2021 22:36

@Chihwa don’t worry . Mine took around 6 weeks to get a period and been every 4 weeks since . Takes a while to settle . I’m now on my 3rd cycle since stopping and slowly getting back on track

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Sassy144 · 28/12/2021 22:36

@Chihwa don't worry, I came off the mini pill in October, I didn't have a period for 40 days and now I'm feeling back to normal. It can take a little while. I had cramps come and go too.

BlueSky57 · 28/12/2021 22:25

@Chihwa it’ll come soon I’m sure. I came off Cerelle at the start of November, had withdrawal bleed on November 8, ovulated November 25 & then my first proper AF on December 8 this month. It is different for everybody Smile I was on this pill for 10 years too with no break until November & my cycle came back really quickly but I think it takes a lot longer for most people. Keep waiting for now, if you’re having cramps then something must be happening. I had no cramps at all, just sore boobs.

Chihwa · 28/12/2021 22:17

Hi ladies. I stopped mini pill 4 weeks, no period, cramps come and go, negatives tests. Should I keep waiting or should I get concerned as I'm getting worried?

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BLM18 · 27/10/2021 22:02

@PinkFizz1 just wondering how your getting on

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BLM18 · 18/10/2021 15:29

@PinkFizz1 i spotted for about 3 days then started proper bleeding but was only heavy for one day day : did have quite a lot of cramps . So will see how this month goes but hopefully has reset me . Hopefully yours comes properly !

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PinkFizz1 · 18/10/2021 15:05

Hi @BLM18 how are you getting on?

I started light brown spotting on Friday and Saturday, but since Saturday evening…nothing! I have no idea if that would count as my withdrawal? I’m going to test on Friday anyway but I’m still none the wiser as it wasn’t really enough for a withdrawal?!

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BLM18 · 14/10/2021 12:00

@PinkFizz1 after few days of spotting AF is back … think it’s a normal period as seems like before , shock to have this pain again!! Dosed up and hoping next few days goes by quick enough !

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BLM18 · 12/10/2021 07:24

@PinkFizz1 nothing more than spotting yet … have some Minor aches . Hopefully it wil just come soon and get it out the way

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PinkFizz1 · 11/10/2021 21:50

@BLM18 ooh! I’m 10 days behind you so hopefully me next!

How is it? I’m dreading the cramps etc after so long with nothing!!

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BLM18 · 11/10/2021 17:17

@PinkFizz1 tiny bit of spotting today ….

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BLM18 · 10/10/2021 18:26

@PinkFizz1 yeh either way is something

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PinkFizz1 · 10/10/2021 18:12

@BLM18 me too! Tested on Friday. Think I’ll test in 2 weeks. I’ve had a fair bit of EWCM since Thursday so hoping somethings happening!

Don’t know if I want my withdrawal or a BFP 😂 either would be fab!

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BLM18 · 10/10/2021 17:00

@PinkFizz1 me too! Nearly 5 weeks for me . Boobs are killing . Did a test but was negative

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PinkFizz1 · 10/10/2021 15:51

@BLM18

Hi

Any withdrawal bleed for you ? Still waiting for mine !

Nothing yet! I’ve never wanted a bleed so much in my life 😂