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Cerazette stories please.

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deethra · 28/03/2021 16:10

After being on cerazette for 7 years, my OH and I have decided to TTC baby #3.

While on cerazette my AF stopped completely, at the time I thought this was wonderful, but now we are TTC, I have no idea what my cycle is or when it will ever come back. 😭

I have 'only' been off Cerazette for 5 weeks, which I know in the grand scheme of things is a very short amount of time. I know I just need to be patient and let my body find its groove again. But every day feels like a lifetime, waiting for AF.

I haven't had any sign of a withdrawal bleed or anything. I was expecting to atleast of had that by now?!
Lots of bloating, sore boobs and cramps, but nothing else.

I should also say, I am 37. So I have that little (irrational) nagging voice in my head telling me my body clock is ticking. Hence the lack of patience and added anxiety. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Please share your stories of coming off of cerazette. Did you have a withdrawal bleed? How long did it take for AF to arrive? How long after stopping cerazette did it take for you to conceive?

Thank you. ❤

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Kat668 · 04/06/2021 17:38

Hey! I'm going OK, just finished my AF visit on Wednesday, was a 27 day cycle this time (first one off the pill was 49 so bug improvement!) Dtd every other day for most of the month but didn't get that elusive BFP unfortunately, so I've caved and bought a CB OPK :)

Glad you got your static smiley and managed to DTD! Fingers crossed for you!

MissLB · 04/06/2021 18:01

Hi all
My af came finally last Sunday. 7 weeks off the pill and two static smileys later.
I think we are going to give it a proper go this month!

feliznavidad2 · 04/06/2021 18:31

On 2nd cycle here, using easy@home OPK sticks as I'm a control freak. 🤓

Soon about to start fertile week.

feliznavidad2 · 13/06/2021 15:40

How's things @deethra ? And everyone else?!

4dpo in 2nd cycle... fingers are crossed obviously but trying not to get my hopes up.

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deethra · 13/06/2021 16:03

@feliznavidad2 I have my fingers crossed for you!!

I'm good thank you. I had an awful scare in the week with a heavy bleed. I ended up being referred to A&E, and then our local early pregnancy assessment unit for a scan.
Thankfully little one is holding on with a strong heart beat. I have my 12 week/dating scan on the 22nd. I'm so anxious just to get to that date now and know everything's still OK.

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feliznavidad2 · 13/06/2021 17:04

Oh @deethra - that sounds very stressful, bless you. Glad to hear that little one is doing well. Hope 22nd comes around quickly and goes well - can't believe you're nearly 12 weeks! X

Kat668 · 13/06/2021 21:34

@feliznavidad2 I've just had my two days of static smileys on the CB OPKs so obulated today I think? We DTD all 4 flashing smiley days and then yesterday on the first static so hopefully we've done enough! Ha! Fingers crossed this is your cycle!

@deethra I'm sorry you had to go through that stress but I'm glad hubba is doing well! Hope the scan goes amazingly!

MissLB · 13/06/2021 22:01

Hi all

Had 7 days of flashing smileys now. Anyone had experience of this? Starting to be frustrating! 😂 we've DTD on 4 of the days. Hoping tomorrow will be the static one.

Fallulah · 15/06/2021 18:18

The first month off the pill I had 9 days of flashy face before I got solid face!

MissLB · 15/06/2021 18:44

@Fallulah reassuring, thank you. Today was day 9 and still flashing. Last month I had 4 days. Hope they start to get a bit more regular soon

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deethra · 28/06/2021 13:04

How's everyone doing??

@feliznavidad2 How are you?

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Fallulah · 28/06/2021 16:48

How’s pregnancy @deethra?

I have my solid smiley face again for this month… again coinciding with DH being away!

I have to say my periods have been almost delightful since coming off the pill - none of the ridiculous pain or stomach upsets I used to get before!

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deethra · 28/06/2021 16:55

@Fallulah That gives me hope for after baby is here, after 7+ years of not having a period, it's definitely not something I'm looking forward to again. Lol. Mine were awful before going on Cerazette.

Ohh, that must be infuriating. Will he be back in time for you to pounce on him? 😄

Pregnancy this time is....eventful. 🙈 After some awful scares, everything is going well.
I had my 12 week scan the other week, and I've been given a due date of the 1st Jan. So I'm keeping my legs crossed on Christmas day. 😂

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feliznavidad2 · 28/06/2021 22:04

Ahh that's lovely news on the due date @deethra !

All fine here, plodding into cycle 3 but feeling ok. Do keep us updated. X

Fallulah · 10/07/2021 09:10

Period has arrived on day 24 this month! Even DP commented that was quick!
Hope everyone is ok?

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deethra · 20/07/2021 09:16

Morning Ladies,
How's everyone doing?
I for one am ready for winter, lol. 🥵

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Theosmommy2011 · 20/07/2021 11:57

Hi ladies, just been reading your thread and finding it really helpful. I am taking the plunge and coming off cerazette this week. I have been on it since jan and when I had the mirena removed. I have held off a little as I'm going away for the weekend and didn't want to risk a withdrawal bleed. I have had periods the whole time though, just got a lot lighter the past few months, so hoping my 'cycle' will stay the same. It's great to read about people that have been through or going through the same xx

Fallulah · 20/07/2021 15:06

I had to change from the Clearblue Connected test thing to the normal Clearblue digital and according to the new one I am not going to ovulate in a normal time frame this month. Am not overly concerned by that as I think it is the test thing that is the problem. I didn’t want to shell out for another connected one but I guess I will have to!

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deethra · 21/07/2021 22:20

Hey @Theosmommy2011
I'm glad the thread could help!
Fingers crossed your cycle stays the same. I was on Cerazette for so many years, and it completely stopped my periods, so I had no idea what to exspect when I came off. Its amazing that you hopefully have some of idea.
Let us know how you get on. ❤

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feliznavidad2 · 03/08/2021 08:24

How are you @deethra ? X

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deethra · 03/08/2021 08:43

18+3 and feel the size of a house already @feliznavidad2 🙈

Other than the roller coaster of mood swings, I'm really well thank you.
I have my gender/anomaly scan on the 19th, which we can't wait for.

How are you??

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feliznavidad2 · 03/08/2021 08:45

Ee! So lovely that things are progressing well for you. Hope your 20 week scan goes well! X

Experiencing v normal length cycles but spotting lots (I have endometriosis but it wasn't an issue like this when TTC DS albeit that was 5 years ago now). Got blood tests at the GP next week and an ultrasound booked so that's positive. 🤷‍♀️

feliznavidad2 · 03/08/2021 08:45

@deethra 😆 still not v good at tagging when replying

Willowtree999 · 03/08/2021 08:56

When I came off cerazette it was about 6 weeks before any bleeding at all and was then straight back into normal cycle. I don't think I had a withdrawal bleed as I felt the usual ovulation cramps prior to any bleeding so think the first one was a normal period.

Only had 2 periods before getting a positive test. Had been on the pill 12 years.

Theosmommy2011 · 03/08/2021 09:08

Morning ladies. Hope you are all well. Just thought I would give an update. So I finally binned the cerazette, I'm on cycle day 24 of a usual 28/29 day cycle, so hoping AF shows on time. Really nervous for it as I think the pill was helping with my endo pain. Had an array of symptoms coming off the pill, tons of cramping, nausea and breast tenderness. My endo pain has increased a little but I have to just go with it at this point xx