Is this normal?

[Spartacus]

Morning Ladies

I am now 48 days since last period I came off my pill in October and have two periods since once 28 days and one 37 days. I did a pregnany test last Saturday morning fmu and it was negative. I was shocked as I honestly thought that I was but not sure if I was convincing myself with symptons....went to see dr on Monday and he wasn't much use not that I expected him to be but that I had to wait until my period came and then count 21 days from there and then go to hospital for a blood test to make sure I am producing hormones.

Is this normal for a period to be completely rubbish?? I know it is probably after coming off the pill but still feel really confused and boy the hormones are all over the place poor hubby!!

any advice would be really appreciated!

xx

 

[loopylew]

from my personal experience this is normal after coming off bcp, my cycles have been anything from 36 -24 days, on my 5th cycle now and not had one the same yet. How long was you on bcp? i was on it 11 years and i've read it can take up to 9 months to regulate.

 

[Spartacus]

hey loopylew!

thanks for your post! i was on it for the same time as you 11 years and I guess it just means our bodies are trying to get back into some normality and I guess being on the bcp our bodies got into a routine and now they have to work at it to get it back to normal!

It is annoying though isn't it and curse myself for being on the pill now

 

[loopylew]

absolutely, have already said to DH that im not off back on bcp till we've had all the kids we want, messes with your body too much

 

[Spartacus]

I completely agree! If only we had all the answers 11 years ago eh? hind sight.....what a wonderful thing!

Actually after kids DH should have a vasectomy let them do their bit!! ahh that sounds a bit cruel doesn't it! I know my cousin made her DH hubby have one for the exact reason! she said it was the least he could do

fingers crossed for us both then I never thought I would hear myself say I wish AF would come!!

 

[loopylew]

yeah you get like that when its a long cycle, for me Nov cycle was 34 days and Dec 30 days so im hoping this motnh'll be the same as i think i have ovulated when my ticker says for once!!

 

[Spartacus]

fingers crossed for u!

Have you been using the o kits? I am thinking I might try using them but I guess with periods being completely out is hard to know when you are and when to test? have you used them since you came off the pill?

 

[Vickie]

That's very common after coming off of the pill. Sometimes it can take your body a few months to adjust to not having the hormones in its system. Good luck! I hope you get your soon!

 

[Spartacus]

Thanks Vickie! Is just soooo annoying waiting this long for AF to arrive! it is 49 days since last period today not quite sure what to do if it still hasn't come next week!

 

[loopylew]

i've been using opk's on and off but never had a positive although i ran out of them right before what i think was ov this time and only got some more yesterday. Definately will use properly next month though

 

[Spartacus]

well fingers crossed for us then loopylew! keep in touch and let me know how you are getting on xxxx

 

[loopylew]

will do ill be on here as normal stressing about symptoms, BD'ing and Ovulation !!!!!!!

 

[anita665]

Mine was all over the place when I first came of the pill & previously (without the pill) my cycles were like clockwork.

I only had one month where I got a positive opk test and I had a month where my AF was so late I was sure I was pregnant but wasn't.

I'm sure you are ovulating but it might not be when you think. Hopefully they will balance themselves out soon though.

 

[loopylew]

did you get pg the month when you got the positive opk? i've started charting temps to help me pinpoint ov, only just on my first month when i've been ill around ov so not sure if i ov'ed at all now my temp has dipped again