Coming off pill- second bleed?

[IvyWinters]

DH and I have decided to start trying. I’ve been on the pill for 6 years and took my last one on Friday 15th.

My period lasted from 21st-25th and since then we’ve been unprotected, I’m not due to ovulate until tomorrow and I’ve had no positive ovulation sticks.

This morning I woke up to a heavy bleed, like a normal period. Does anyone know if this is something that happens when you come off the pill? I’m trying to be very in tune with my body and I’m not sure what this means. Is it normal to have a second ‘period’ 2 weeks later?

Any help much appreciated as I’ve never done this before!

The first bleed would be a withdrawal bleed rather than a proper period. Your cycle will be mixed up due to the pill hormones.

Totally normal.

Your first bleed was probably the withdrawal bleed. This second one is the true period.

I had the same, my god was my first period in 8 years, heavy painful and my oh my did I think something had seriously gone wrong.

You should track more effectively from this second bleed. I would OPK from CD8 as your ovulation might be earlier than day 14-16.

Good luck xx

Thanks both!!!! What a relief.

I have been googling withdrawal bleeds and feel much better!