Trying to Get Pregnant

When should I take a test??

Hey girls!

 I was wondering when I should take a preg test. This is my first month off of BC and I don't know if maybe my period is late because of that or if I'm actually preg! Anyhow, 28 days would have been yesterday. Thanks ladies!

Re: When should I take a test??

  • Typically, cycles are pretty wonky when you come off BC.  I would wait.  
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  • it can take up to a year for your cycle to regulate after being on BCP.

    Are you charting? do you know when you ovulated?

    I would suggest www.fertilityfriend.com if you're not charting, and reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility.

    If you're not charting, start testing at cd32/34 and once a week thereafter if you're still "late"

  • If you're not charting and aren't sure when you ovulated then you can take a test whenever you want to.  If you do know that you've ovulated then I would suggest waiting until AF is late.

    It can take a year to regulate after BCP, so I wouldn't worry about it.  Just keep having sex.

    If you get to 60 days with no AF, call the Dr.

    You can take a test once a week if you want to, or just wait it out.

    GL

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  • Ditto what previous posters said. Good luck!
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  • I agree with the previous posters.  You should start charting and that will help you determine if you are late or not.  For this cycle I would wait another week at least. GL
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  • That first cycle off BCP can be really tough.  I started charting right away, so I knew that I didn't ovulate until day 21.  A lot of ladies on here have had 40, 50, or 60 day cycles (or even longer!) right after stopping.  I would probably wait another week if I were you, and then I would start testing once a week.  Hopefully AF will come soon!
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  • You can definitely test if it will make you feel better but there is a huge chance that your periods WILL NOT be 28 days coming BC. Your body needs some time to regulate. Good luck!
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