Regulating cycles after the pill blows =(

mommy2jay

I'm fairly new here and dont post too much, but I am so frustrated with my cycles.  I came off the pills a few months ago and my cycles are so irregular now.  I have had a 28 day cycle, I have had 32 days and this month I have had  the shortest cycle - 24 days.

I was going to start tracking temps/charting this last cycle but got sick with the flu and decided not to... I think we might start OPKs this month...  

Ive seen many of your posts about long cycles after coming off birth control pills, how long did it take you to actually get to consistent/ somewhat regular cycles??

Thanks ladies, the information all of you share here so helpful

dani2480

It took me a year to regulate. During that time, my cycles ranged from 19 to 71 days. I had a number of anovulatory cycles during that period too. DH and I TTC'd back then, with no luck.

Charting helped me immensely during that time. It gave me a window into exactly what was going on with my cycles. I could see if/when I was ovulating. I could see how my body was struggling to start producing fertile CM again. And when I had some super long cycles (quite a few were in the 40+ day range), I knew it was because ovulation was delayed/didn't happen, so I wouldn't waste time, money and emotion on pregnancy tests that would have been negative.

2012val

I am in my 9th month off BCP and still haven't regulated.  My cycles have ranged from 32 to 46 days.  I started tracking temp, CM and CP this month to try and get a better idea of what is going on.  Plus my doctor is running tests on my hormones.  Hopefully soon I will have a bigger picture of what is going on and things will regulate.  I know it's frustrating for things to be so out of whack, it plays with my emotions all the time, but I just try to stay positive and be patient with my body. Best of luck.

ansi29

 I came off the pill in March.  My cycles have varied quite a bit since then, from 47 to 25 days.  I highly recommend charting while you're starting to figure out your cycles.  It's really easy with Fertility Friend (available free via anyone's ticker).  Good luck. 

tayray1

It took me a full year to regulate. Since I've regulated, I've had pretty consistent 27-29 day cycles. Hang in there, and start charting..it will help!!

elinorc1

I know how you feel. I've had two cycles off BCP that were exactly 33 days, but I'm feeling all over the place and I'm not completely sure I'm ovulating. I started charting last cycle because I was fed up not knowing what was going on and I really, really recommend it. Good luck!

purplehaze11

Your not alone. I came off BCP in September after 10 years on the pill. Ugh, so frustrating! My first cycle was 33 days, and I'm at CD17 today with no O in sight.

I agree with PPs thought- taking my temp has really calmed me down- I was stressed before I started learning about my body, and watching for ovulation signs. I'm not much calmer (but still frustrated) about the entire process.

kac831

Mine have been so long!

They have been

42 days, 48, 40, 30, and now Its been 38 days and still waiting! 

mommy2jay

thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me, and i will definitely start charting from my next cycle

keeping my fingers crossed for all of us to get back to regular cycles and get BFPs soon

andrea426

I had my Mirena removed last June after three years - and my cycle has been CRAZY ever since! Last month, my doctor prescribed Lysteda because my period wouldn't stop (I was going through about 28 tampons EVERY DAY). This month, I have been put on progesterone because AF won't START! I am frustrated beyond belief - but my doc said not to wory - it can take 6 months to one year for cycles to even out after birth control.

 

Good luck!  I am keeping my fingers crossed for you (and for me, too - just a little bit)