Coming off of the pill

[jdw1991]

I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences on coming off of the pill and whether or not they started to try and conceive straight away? And if you did start straight away how long did it take you to get pregnant? I'm in this situation now and I'm wanting some insight.

Thank you in advance

I came off the pill and we abstained until I'd had a 'proper period' to give my body a chance to get back to normal. Once I'd had my period we started ttc and luckily managed to conceive straight away, age 27.

Came off the pill conceived 6 weeks later and currently running round after my 9 month old. I was on cerezette previously for 14 years.

I came off the pill and had a period about 6 weeks later. At the beginning we weren't too preoccupied with ovulating days etc but also didn't abstain until I got my first 'proper' period. Stopped taking it in the January and became pregnant around July time

Wow guys thank you for the response. I understand it can take a long time for some and very quickly for others. I've been watching videos on conception and ovulation after the pill on YouTube so interesting! Xxxx

In the same situation! Waiting for my period, but I was on microgynon so always had a monthly period unlike some pills. Spoke to my GP today who advised taking pregnacare to get my body ready for pregnancy, lots of places have 3 for 2 at the moment

I came off the pill and conceived after 8 months which is a normal amount of time.

It took me 6 months of trying. But I did only have 2 periods and 2 very long cycles in that time, I'd been on it for 11 years I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Good luck x

Came off start of March and had one period just three weeks after end of withdrawal bleed. Not convinced that everything has settled down cycle-wise yet, guess we'll see when next period is.

I was on the combined pill for 16 years. Stopped in December. Periods came back within 6 weeks and have been regular since. Not actively TTC but was planning for later on this year but if it happens sooner we wont be disappointed.

I’m came off the mini pill middle/end of Feb, first period came March and second in April.
Didn’t come off it to ttc yet, purely just for mental health reasons x

I came off the pill at Christmas after being on it for 15 years, had 3 regular periods then one late one on 4th month and it was more like a 'proper' one rather than withdrawal bleed like the last 3. Hoping things will settle down a bit more now though.

I want to ask has anyone had any symptoms since coming off? I've had terrible acne which I never had before, and also I had to change pill 3 times over the past few years due to bad PMS and being angry/ down all the time, but now I just feel like I'm raging with anger sometimes so don't know if it's made my PMS worse

@ShellMc2237 Ive had bad acne since stopping the pill as well. My skin is usually really good.
I initially went on the pill 16 years ago due to very painful periods to the extent I would almost pass out with the pain. Over the years I have tried several different pills and the Evra patch due to various side effects of each. With the Evra patch I had severe PMS to the extent I was suicidal so i switched to the Lucette pill. I still suffered with PMS but the suicidal thoughts had gone. I made the decision the stop the pill in December to see if my mood improved (as well as me and my partner also want to TTC later in the year). But I have to say I'm definitely much happier since stopping my pill. I'm just putting up with the painful periods now!

I came off pill on 23rd March and started my proper period today. So it was four weeks and four days for mine to return. I did actually try to conceive last month but obviously didn't work 😕 however I feel more confident this month about TTC as I've had a month of tracking ovulation etc. I feel more in tune with my body than I ever have before.

Same situation! Been off it for a few months now after 7 years (Microgynon) and haven’t had a period or bleeding yet.

Following this thread! :) x

@eppy123 I was on microgynon for 9 years and would take it for 21 days with a 7 day break which is when I would have my periods. Was this not the same for you??

@Serz88 I had irregular periods before starting the pill and didn’t always have a withdrawal bleed on the ‘week off’. I went to the GP about it a few years ago and she said not to be concerned so I haven’t really thought anything of it until now!

Came off the pill last june (not for trying tho). Probably only had 4 periods since then. So that's 10 months and they haven't returned to 'normal'. Mycrogynon too I think...10 years. Actually I think a few years bk it changed to ridgevideon. Or the other way about, cant remember.

So yeah, wouldn't hold out much hope for a normal cycle for a while. Mine seemed to start off normal and then changed its mind lol.

@eppy123 oh OK that makes sense I was regular before and have always had them. It fascinates me how different all of our bodies are and yet we are taught at school that there is a certain way it works

@Serz88 I know, I feel so uneducated on it all but it’s drilled into you from very young that sex = babies and you try to prevent it! Madness that I’m nearly 30 and trying to figure it out haha

Haha I couldn't agree more! I see people post stuff on here and I am totally baffled?

Took me three years.

Hey ladies!
When on the pill I had the 7 day break every month and would have a period every month as normal. This is my first month off of the pill and I am now 6 days late. I have taken 2 pregnancy tests (I know it is SO unlikely and not getting hopes up) and both have come back inconclusive with no control line. I have followed the steps and reread them again today. Both were first morning wee too. Anyone had the same thing?

Hi @Serz88 - if you were on something like microgynon/Rigevidon you did not have a true period in the break as you weren't releasing eggs (which is what that pill prevents). It can take 3-6mo for your cycles to normalise in any way. I am CD 72 after coming off the pill and having a withdrawal bleed and have only just had a positive ovulation test. So I would now be expecting my first post pill period (or a BFP if super lucky) in the next few weeks. What I'm trying to say is that your period may not be on time for a few months.

Not sure about the lack of control line though! Do the instructions say why that could be?

Sorry, I see people above have talked about how irregular periods can be post pill. Regarding tests, you have been unlucky and got two dud ones! Found this online for tips on why there might not be a control line:

"The line in the control window isn't visible when first opening the wrapper, but it should appear in the testing time period. If it doesn't appear, the test hasn't worked. It could be because too little or too much urine was applied, the tip wasn't kept pointing downwards, or the test wasn't laid flat after testing. "

Thanks for that! So it said the test could be out of date which it isn't, could be too much urine but I made sure it definitely wasn't that the second time and still the same thing. Apart from that could be a dodgy test but seems weird it's happened twice