The Questions I can't answer.

EmilyDB1993 · Feb 8th, 2012, 09:05 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm actually WTT (1 week left until I come off the Pill!) and I have a few questions. I was wondering if some of you lovely ladies could help me?

My first question is -

A few times I've completely forgotten the pill. I'd have my withdrawal bleed and then forget to carry on the next pack of pills, and a month later I'd have another period. Does this mean I'm ovulating? I have PCOS as well, so it's a bit of a surprise for me as at one point I was having 1 period every year, and now after being on the pill for 3 years, I'm having regular ones?

Another one is -

Pregnacare. Just bought two packs of 30 Pregnacare Tablets, and I've been reading up, some people find it causes late ovulation and periods, some find it makes them sick, what are your opinions on it? Was it worth it? And also, if you concieved on Pregnacare, how long did it take?

Sorry its so long, I hope to hear your replies soon! xx

IWTHABS · Feb 8th, 2012, 09:09 AM

Hi Emily,

With regards to pregnacare, they did not make me sick or cause me to ovulate later - in fact if anything my cycles have tended to be shorted on average. Not conceived tho either!

not sure about the pill question

EmilyDB1993 · Feb 8th, 2012, 09:13 AM

Thanks IWTHABS for the reply

I want to be some OPK's but my boyfriend point blank refuses until we've been TTC for a little while, I might sneak some behind his back!

Thank you for the answer though

x

Ran · Feb 8th, 2012, 11:02 AM

The bleed you suffer when you go off the pill is 'a withdrawal bleed', not a period - I can't remember what it is or why it happens but it is a response to the drop in hormone levels, and is unrelated to egg-releasing activity. The one you get after the withdrawal is over will be 'a real one'.

I conceived just using own-brand pregnancy vitamins. If you look at the ingredients they're pretty much identical to Pregnacare but at a third of the cost.

Keep a note of symptoms and things that occur during your cycle. 11-14 days before your period - so, get your period, then look back through your notes! - was when you ovulated, so maybe on those days you had more CM or some slight pains. You can use those symptoms as a guide in the absence of any tests.

EmilyDB1993 · Feb 8th, 2012, 11:12 AM

Yeah I know, I said

After the withdrawal bleed I come on regularly as a period, when I forget to take my pill packet, so it is a normal period.

Thats a good idea, thanks! x

EverythingXd · Feb 8th, 2012, 13:47 PM

When I've tried Pregnacare it seems to give me pains, like O pains or AF pains but at the wrong times. I've switched to Sanatogen and that seems to agree with me more. Not sure if it has helped me to conceive or not.

EmilyDB1993 · Feb 8th, 2012, 16:57 PM

I've heard good things about Sanatogen.. do you think its worth trying Pregnacare for 6 months then maybe switching to Sanatogen if nothing happens? Or longer?x

laurabe · Feb 8th, 2012, 18:17 PM

I just bought pregnacare too.. would be useful to hear more experiences with it..

EmilyDB1993 · Feb 8th, 2012, 18:41 PM

I've searched the forums, and Google, there are quite a lot of success stories and quite a few unsuccess stories :/

Apparently it can delay Ovulation and AF and cause sickness, but some people find they get pregnant within the first month of using, and most within 6 months. Just wanted to know recent opinions! :/

EverythingXd · Feb 9th, 2012, 00:23 AM

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Originally Posted by EmilyDB1993

I've heard good things about Sanatogen.. do you think its worth trying Pregnacare for 6 months then maybe switching to Sanatogen if nothing happens? Or longer?x

Yes that sounds like a good plan. I guess the feedback on vitamin supplements is always going to be varied because we will all have different natural intakes of vitamins so will be lacking in different quantities and types.

It's good to feel you're doing what you can for the health of your baby even before it's born though, isn't it?

Feb 8th, 2012, 09:05 AM	#1
EmilyDB1993 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 328	The Questions I can't answer. Hi everyone, I'm actually WTT (1 week left until I come off the Pill!) and I have a few questions. I was wondering if some of you lovely ladies could help me? My first question is - A few times I've completely forgotten the pill. I'd have my withdrawal bleed and then forget to carry on the next pack of pills, and a month later I'd have another period. Does this mean I'm ovulating? I have PCOS as well, so it's a bit of a surprise for me as at one point I was having 1 period every year, and now after being on the pill for 3 years, I'm having regular ones? Another one is - Pregnacare. Just bought two packs of 30 Pregnacare Tablets, and I've been reading up, some people find it causes late ovulation and periods, some find it makes them sick, what are your opinions on it? Was it worth it? And also, if you concieved on Pregnacare, how long did it take? Sorry its so long, I hope to hear your replies soon! xx

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IWTHABS Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 48	Hi Emily, With regards to pregnacare, they did not make me sick or cause me to ovulate later - in fact if anything my cycles have tended to be shorted on average. Not conceived tho either! not sure about the pill question

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EmilyDB1993 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 328	Thanks IWTHABS for the reply I want to be some OPK's but my boyfriend point blank refuses until we've been TTC for a little while, I might sneak some behind his back! Thank you for the answer though x

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Feb 8th, 2012, 11:02 AM	#4
Ran Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 434	The bleed you suffer when you go off the pill is 'a withdrawal bleed', not a period - I can't remember what it is or why it happens but it is a response to the drop in hormone levels, and is unrelated to egg-releasing activity. The one you get after the withdrawal is over will be 'a real one'. I conceived just using own-brand pregnancy vitamins. If you look at the ingredients they're pretty much identical to Pregnacare but at a third of the cost. Keep a note of symptoms and things that occur during your cycle. 11-14 days before your period - so, get your period, then look back through your notes! - was when you ovulated, so maybe on those days you had more CM or some slight pains. You can use those symptoms as a guide in the absence of any tests.

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EmilyDB1993 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 328	Yeah I know, I said After the withdrawal bleed I come on regularly as a period, when I forget to take my pill packet, so it is a normal period. Thats a good idea, thanks! x

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EverythingXd Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,353	When I've tried Pregnacare it seems to give me pains, like O pains or AF pains but at the wrong times. I've switched to Sanatogen and that seems to agree with me more. Not sure if it has helped me to conceive or not.

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EmilyDB1993 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 328	I've heard good things about Sanatogen.. do you think its worth trying Pregnacare for 6 months then maybe switching to Sanatogen if nothing happens? Or longer?x

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laurabe Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 860	I just bought pregnacare too.. would be useful to hear more experiences with it..

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EmilyDB1993 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 328	I've searched the forums, and Google, there are quite a lot of success stories and quite a few unsuccess stories :/ Apparently it can delay Ovulation and AF and cause sickness, but some people find they get pregnant within the first month of using, and most within 6 months. Just wanted to know recent opinions! :/

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