Stressing about AF arrival!!

NJGirl88 · June 2014

Hi Ladies. I'm a newbie on this board. Recently, hubby and I have decided to TTC ( we wanted to start in a couple months). I went off BC May 10th and still haven't gotten AF

I have not been charting/temping, I wanted to wait for first period, then start charting. I know everyone is different and I have read it can take several months for your cycles to regulate again, but I can't stop stressing about it! I also took a blood test a few days ago that my primary care doctor gave me to test my thyroid to see if that may be an issue. Still waiting on results.

Question - does anyone know if the type of BC pill makes a difference on how long first period is after stopping BC? I was taking lo loestrin for a year, a very low dose BC pill. Not sure if that matters at all! Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

pippacricket · June 2014

Ditto everything @LindsRockies‌ said. Welcome!

raelynn71109 · June 2014

As PPs said, I don't think the type of BCP makes a difference. It's just different for everyone.

I highly recommend that you read the newbie blog, sign up for Fertility Friend, and start temping. I waited a few cycles before I started temping and I went crazy each time, wondering when AF would arrive. Temping will confirm when you have ovulated and, accordingly, when to expect AF.

If you go 60 days without AF, then call your doctor. They can prescribe Provera which should induce withdrawal bleeding.

DaBearsFansWife · June 2014

Its different for everyone. I stopped BC (Depo) in December. Got my period the next cycle and every other week after that until now. No ovulation, just shark week for days.

Others start ovulating again fairly quickly. All bodies are different and respond differently. Be patient and make sure you learn how to chart in the meantime.

URMySunshine77 · June 2014

Welcome and I agree with the PPs. @raelynn71109 gave you some great advice. Using Fertility Friend helped me feel more in control just before my post partum period started up again.

jlo629 · June 2014

I hac my IUD out in March and besides some light spotting (which I think was just from the removal of the IUD) I have had nothing.... My doctor wants me to wait until July to try provera. She said that is just takes time to adjust after and that everyone is different. GL!

catlover790 · June 2014

Welcome. After BCP I had a withdrawal bleed and then a slightly long cycle and did not regulate after, but some people do right away. You will just have to see what happens. If you go past Cd 60 without a period you could call your dr back to try Provera. good luck!

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