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First month off pill....

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HannahFlo · 21/05/2015 22:45

Hi ladies,

Just joined up & wanted to say hi & to see if anyone else in a similar boat to me?

I'm 29 and this is my first cycle off the pill. Currently on day 29th & so far not much is happening. I've been tracking my temp, so far no rise for ovulation. I have been treated for PCOS a few years ago but can't ever remember a normal cycle. I managed to get pregnant but sadly ended in miscarriage at 8 weeks. Went back on the pill not long after. Feeling nervous that my cycles could still be linked to PCOS or is this just down to the pill?

What have other peoples cycles been like when stopped the pill?

Xxx

OP posts:
ktkaye · 14/06/2015 12:23

Yay Hannah!!! GrinGrinGrin

Margo5 · 14/06/2015 13:20

Fantastic news Hannah, get to it!!! Smile

Margo5 · 14/06/2015 13:25

Welcome Novinophobia good tip about what to look for in CM when ovulating!
I'm now on day 6 after stopping the Pill, was optimistic for AF to make an appearance this weekend after stomach cramps, bloating and feeling very emotional by Thursday... Nothing to report as yet though, maybe I was being a bit optimistic...!
Hope you are all having a good weekend x

novinophobia · 14/06/2015 17:01

That's great news Hannah! Smile

Tamara160 · 14/06/2015 17:56

Gutting KtKaye! I thought for sure this was it! Hmm maybe paint the bathroom, give you a break from reports and school work.

Hi to everyone! Novinophobia, whereabouts in the midlands are you from?
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ktkaye · 14/06/2015 19:51

Tamara - so did I! Which begs the q... What on earth is going on?! Three days and then nothing - absolutely nothing. Opk and of tests both negative (surprise surprise). I think if nothing else has happened in a couple of weeks I might just phone the GP and ask. Prepared for them just to say leave it a bit longer. Feeling really down about everything today Sad it's been months now of questioning and worrying. What if something is wrong?

Anyho. What have you ladies been up to
This weekend? Hannah I wonder if you have caught?!! Exciting!! Xx

Tamara160 · 14/06/2015 20:03

Oo get busy hannah!!

Definitely ring the docs KtKaye, better to do something.

That's exactly how i felt Margo. I've only just started feeling normal again and I've just finished my last cycle.
Xx

Rose58 · 14/06/2015 22:25

Yippee Hannah, your OH will be delighted! I'm CD 10 and negative CB digital OPK which I'd expect but was possitive CD 8 (tested early as cycle length varies) so I've no idea what's going on!!

Ktkaye I'd call your GP in any event. I saw my GP last week given my cycle lengths and she was superb. Offered me CD21 bloods if I wished or carry on for a few months then
Come back. She said to look up Ready Steady Baby, a site they advise us TTC ladies to use.

ktkaye · 14/06/2015 22:37

Thank you Rose I'll have a look xx

TriJo · 15/06/2015 00:06

CD29 and not even the slightest sign in either direction - which probably means that my period is going to decide to arrive some time in the middle of next week at the most inappropriate time if it's anything like last month - I missed an open water swim race because I woke up with horrific cramps on the morning of it, with absolutely no warning.

Had a very relaxed weekend, somehow managed to sleep for 12 hours on Friday night, chilled out at home with hubby both evenings and went cycling together this afternoon. First hilly ride post honeymoon and the legs were screaming!

Ems693 · 15/06/2015 00:10

First month off pill.withdrawal bleed 5days later for 7 days and still no period since. I'm in day 33, all tests BFN. Worried I'm not going to get my period or not ovulating

Margo5 · 15/06/2015 07:57

Ktkaye I think a trip to the docs is a good idea, hopefully they'll be able to answer some questions and reassure you, especially if you're feeling down. Sending a virtual hug Flowers

TriJo that's so frustrating, being on the Pill did mean things were easier to plan as you always knew when you'd get a visit from AF!

Bought some new underwear at the weekend, just woke up yesterday feeling like I HAD to go and buy some... Hormones?! But think it will be a while before I wear it, digging out my old comfy friends from the bottom of my underwear drawer in anticipation of AF again today, poor hubby!

Margo5 · 15/06/2015 08:02

Welcome Ems693! Smile
Its exactly a week since I've come off my pill and nothing yet so I can't give advice, I am sure AF will make a visit soon! Maybe wait another week then visit the docs... Ladies on here have had varying cycle lengths and it can take 40 ish days for some by the sounds of it, hope it comes soon.

Ems693 · 15/06/2015 08:53

Thanks margo. I'm holding on to idea that I have ovulated really late and hopefully a bfp. I hate obsessing!

novinophobia · 15/06/2015 09:47

Tamara - I am from Nottingham, are you from around these parts too...?

Kt - how long have you been off the pill now? What were your cycles like before you were on the pill? Sorry you're feeling low about it all :-(

I think usually the first cycle off the pill is quite long, when I came off a few months ago for blood tests I had two really long cycles, but then they started to get shorter. Until you have at least one AF it is hard for the docs to work out when to do the blood tests. What they are looking for is a progesterone spike at day 21 which you should get if you've ovulated that month. If your cycle is much longer, they have to adjust this day and take the blood test later in your cycle. I ended up having it done 3 times as my cycles weren't very regular or predictable! All 3 times progesterone was

TriJo · 15/06/2015 09:48

Negative test this morning at CD30. Moving swiftly along...

Rose58 · 15/06/2015 10:23

Sorry TriJo. Negative OPK over here this AM

stealthbanana · 15/06/2015 19:04

Hi can I join you? 34, ttc#1, London

It's not my first month off the pill but things have been pretty disappointing - came off microgynon the 2nd week of March, had a withdrawal bleed straight away as usual. Then took 40 days to get a period, which was pretty light but definitely a flow. Since then (that was 27 April)...nada! My tracking app is telling me I am 10 days overdue with a !! sign - implication being I'm pregnant but I don't think so. So it is officially CD50 for me today. Sigh.

Am not doing opks or anything mostly because I don't know what they are or where to buy them but am wondering whether I should go eg to the lister clinic and get myself tested? Have been on the pill since I was 17 and didn't start periods til I was 14 so don't have much of a history to look at really. Would just rather know if there's a problem now!

Babycakes100 · 15/06/2015 19:11

Hi! Last summer I came off the pill (after being on it for 7 years). I had three periods then nothing for 7 months. Docs are currently looking into it - i used to hate getting my period but now i really want it so i know where my body is and i can work out when I'm ovulating arghh. The doctor said that I could have blood tests to track when I'm ovulating or something but have to wait for other results to come back first (to check for hormonal imbalances etc). I hate being irregular. I hope the pill hasn't messed me up. I know they say your fertility isn't affected by it but it has so many other horrible side effects that it surely can't be good for it...

novinophobia · 15/06/2015 21:31

hi stealth and babycakes. Sorry to hear you're both having issues getting back into a regular cycle. I wonder sometimes if years on the pill does 'mask' irregular cycles as we get older. I do think there's good evidence though that the pill doesn't actually affect your natural cycle/fertility. Here's hoping for AF soon! With any luck things will settle down soon. If not, you should both be investigated for polycystic ovaries

Stealth - opk detects the surge of a hormone called leutinising hormone (LH), which occurs mid cycle and should cause ovulation within a day or so. Fertilisation can then occur as the egg travels towards the uterus. If ovulation occurs, the level of progesterone then rises and can be detected with a blood test 3/4 of the way through your cycle. If you test your urine with the opk around mid cycle for a few days a detect an LH surge then it's time to do the deed! Of course, the egg may or may not get fertilised, but it's the best time to try :-)

Hope that helps

Tamara160 · 15/06/2015 22:00

Novinophobia I'm from north Leicestershire, so not far from you.

Stealthbanana, are you going to do a test?

Such a frustrating time for us ladies!
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Babycakes100 · 15/06/2015 22:23

Thanks novinphobia. I have just been out and bought some digital ovulation tests...but do you actually need to start them on the first day of your period? As the doctor said he thinks I am still ovulating (still getting cramps etc), I would like to track it...

stealthbanana · 15/06/2015 22:40

Tamara I wasn't planning to - I did one on cd36 and it was negative so I think it's unlikely anything has changed since then we've only had sex once since then and I don't feel any different. Perhaps I should? I just have this bad feeling that something is wrong, which my dh thinks is paranoia but...EEEEK. Need to stop worrying about it!

stealthbanana · 15/06/2015 22:41

Ps thanks for the opk info. Where do you buy them? Boots? I am clueless!

Rose58 · 15/06/2015 22:47

Start the digital OPKs around CD 10. Before for short cycles or nearer CD13 for longer cycles. Tomorrow is CD12 for me and I've been using them the past couple of days.

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