Folic Acid and delayed period

[MrsBxxx]

Hello,

My husband and I started trying for a baby in February. I have been off of any form of contraception for 18 months now and we had just been using condoms. My periods eventually sorted themselves out to be the most regular I have ever had - every 30 days and this has been happening for many months now. I started taking folic acid in January. For the past two cycles, my periods have been delayed (I use a tracker). The first cycle, I got my period on day 36 and the most recent cycle, I got my period on day 45. I did take pregnancy tests but they were negative. Up until I started taking the folic acid, I was pretty confident about my fertile parts of the month but it seems to be all over the place now. The only thing I can think that has changed is me now taking folic acid every day. Has anybody else experienced similar? Thanks

Im completely in the same boat right now! I’m on CD39 of a regular 31 day cycle and still no sign of AF, so I’m 7 days late. Negative test today and no sign of coming on my period. I’ve been taking folic acid for no more than 2 weeks.

So glad I found this. My period is a week late after taking folic acid everyday this cycle too. It was so disappointing to get two BFNs. I may take the folic acid every other day instead next cycle to see if it helps even it out.

I started taking folic acid and the next cycle my cycle been on 7 days now and bleeding heavy

I started taking folic acid and the next cycle my cycle been on 7 days now and bleeding heavy

Hi ladies, so I started taking my folic
acid in April, 3 months ago, My cycle usually ranges from 25-26 and 28 when it's late, but not more than that. Suddenly in June my cycle went up to 35 days. Now we are in July and no sign of periods, I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. Three weeks ago I took ovulation tests and it came out positive. Which means my periods was supposed to have come 3 weeks ago. I was so glad when I came across this post, because I was really freaking out. I guess folic acid does something to the cycle than. Goodluck to all the future Moms.

Did you get your period eventually? I am 5 days late from a super regular cycle after being on folic acid for 2 weeks I’m going insane!!!!

Hi.
I'm having the exact same issue. I came off the mini pill in April, so my cycle is still sorting itself out. Had a normal cycle in May, slightly longer in June. Then for this cycle I took folic acid for around a week. Had really bad cramps and nausea so stopped taking it. I'm now 45 days into my cycle and no signs of my period. It's driving me crazy.

Just wanted to update in regards to this :) 2 years later and im now 30 weeks pregnant! Folic acid didnt help me regulate or concieve my body just naturaly got back into a pattern but it was a long 2 years!

Oh congratulations!!! And did you continue to take it? I fear my period wil never return!

I gave up taking it and randomly ended up pregnant! Then i obviously took it the first 12 weeks of pregnancy :)
I totaly get you though my period took nearly 8 month to come back after stopping the pill!

Congratulations @Amz24 ! How long did it take for your periods to fall back into a natural pattern and were they then regular? I just feel a bit all over the place!

It took them 8 months to even come back and then id say about 6 months to regulate to get a period every month. However my period cycles were so long like 42 days! Some months theyd be heavy one month and light the next, I used a period tracker app to try track everything! Just try to relax and let your body work itself out :) (easier said than done lol)

Thanks @Amz24 ! That's so reassuring to hear! :)

I now have 2 children (time flies). The first one I would say it took my cycle about 5 months to sort itself out and the second I actually fell pregnant the first month but I did use ovulation sticks. I'm reassured to know I wasn't the only one as I couldn't find anything about it online! Hope all works out well for all of you x

I started taking folic acid in late December and all through January and February. Everything was normal up until I missed my entire period on February. I still haven't had it and it is March 18th. I stopped taking folic acid approximately 2 weeks ago after doing my research. I have been having really strong period cramps since February though, which makes me think my body definitely wants to have my period. Would love to hear if anyone else has stopped taking folic acid and how long did it take for your periods to come back to normal.