Cycles after coming off the pill - tell me your story..............

[looneytune]

Right, I'm CD31 of first cycle after coming off the pill. When I was on the pill I would have my period on CD29 (well, no period CD28 and then next day back at CD1). I expected some differences after coming off the pill but didn't know quite what to expect as before I had ds, I fell pg straight after coming off the pill (didn't work out though).

I won't go into it in length on this thread (moaned already in the caravan ) but basically, I'm at risk of very early menopause, even though I'm only 31. My mum thought she was pg at 29 due to having no period but the Dr did test and she was starting menopause. I'm worried that because I've not got my period yet, it could mean problems for me but I also know this is normal with some people after the pill.

I know a lot of you have come off the pill and either had no period for few months or had several funny cycles. I'm just trying to get an idea of what goes on with different people post pill.

So, tell me what happened to you so I get a wider picture

Hi Pixie Thanks for that info, it DOES help. I'm glad you're getting a blood test, been long enough hasn't it!

Well, I've just had a bit more so maybe it's just going to be a bit on/off for a bit . Don't worry, if I have a long gap like you between periods, I WILL get it checked out as I have a family history of very early menopause and seeing the Dr about this anyway so would want blood tests if my period didn't show up!! (this is how mum found out at 29 she had started the menopause )

Right, best get off here as we're about to travel 3 hrs to Wales and running a bit late.

Looneytune - I think you need to get your GP to run some tests to rule out early menopause at least then you can put it to the back of your mind. Theres nothing like stress to delay AF and make ttc more diffcult.

Are you going on holiday to Wales? Where abouts are you going? I lived in Wales for a while beautiful place.

Have a great time x

Looneytune - I've had 3 afs since coming off the pill and they've all been 2 days and really light! I did some research and apparently light periods should be nothing to worry about - and have been temping and doing opks and I seem to be ovulating each month - so hopefully you shoul be fine!

Enjoy wales

pixie04 - thanks, hoping to be going to the Dr's on Thursday (just need to call automatic booking system after midnight tonight as that's when her new appointments are released). I've got the day off childminding and hoping to get someone to have ds whilst I go so I can have a proper chat!. Wales was just 2 nights at SIL's as she's recently moved to a play called Mumbles near Swansea. Very nice it was, her place overlooks the bay and it's a beautiful view!

toomuchtimeonline - cheers, I'll see what the Dr's says and see if there's a way of knowing when I'll be past my sell by date!

looneytune my opinion of doctors (having seen a few these last two months) is that you have to push then to do things.

I felt a little brushed off this morning when I saw the doc. She told me that it takes three months after comming off the pill to expect to concieve and that even though its now nine weeks since my last AF as mine have been irregular its not long enough to do any investigation. She also reminded me that they won't reffer me on for fertility checks until we've been trying for over 18mnths. She was sympathetic and said that if AF doesn't arrive in another two weeks and I'm still getting BFN's then to go back.

Mumbles is a nice place we used to live in the Rhonda Valley (probably spelling it wrong)

Make sure you push your doc to do all the right tests If I had premature menopause in my family I'd be kicking up a big stink.

Good luck x keep us posted.

pixie04 - yes, I will definitely be PUSHING the Dr. My history is too scary and I WON'T let them make wait til we've been trying for a year+ I think a simple blood test can tell me whether or not I've started the menopause early. Obviously very much hoping that all is ok and sure it will be but I just HAVE to know!! Sorry about your Dr's appointment They can be so crap can't they!! Did they offer a blood test to check? They should do to make sure!

Yes, Mumbles was lovely but boy it was hilly!! I've still not recovered from all that walking!!