Coming off BCP changing cycles?

[sammiemama]

Before taking BCP I had regular cycles- I didn't track them or anything but i never had any issue. I was on BCP for 3 years, about 8 mo off and then was on it again for 3 years. I've now been off since February. I have been keeping tracking of my period start dates to help me keep in touch with my body and cycles. For Feb-April I had 28 day cycles. May it was exactly 1 week later- 35 days. June was back to 28 days. July was 35 days! I haven't been able to find any info out there from other woman who experienced this- has anyone else had this? What do you think? Any thoughts or info are welcome! I'm starting to worry something could be wrong? Thank you!

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Hey there,

I'm about to come off the Nuva Ring after being on some sort of birth control for 10 years! From what I've been (obsessively) reading about it, 3-6 months is the average time for cycles to even out after coming off.

As far as I can tell you're perfectly normal!

PS - where in Washington are you? I'm down here in Portland!

 

[Pink Lace]

Hi there ladies! I like this thread, I am also wondering about cycles! I was on the generic Mononessa BCP for roughly 15 years; I came off it in June, had my period (I call it the last pill period, ha) from June 14---17. And here we are, August 3rd, and I have YET to have my period or anything like it. I am not sure what to do, just give it some more time? Any thoughts/advice? Thank you very much!!

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Pink Lace -- I think a little tincture of time is all you need - I'd give it 3 mos before checking with the lady parts doc

 

[NotNic]

Yep mine have been squiggly, and they used to be 28 days and soo reliable before BCP. I was on Marvelon for 10 years without any issues. Mine have been 23, 29, 28(?) and 26. Fingers crossed I don't get to find out what mine is in August! I'd say 3-6 months is about right, but if there are big gaps between AF's then it's worth seeing your DR to see if they can kick start things.