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Negative symptoms after going off BCP?

nwshaynwshay member
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Hey ladies! I'm super excited about going off BCP but am nervous about how my body will react. What are the good and the bad symptoms your body had after Hong off?

I'm worried about acne and abnormal periods. If I went off NOW i should be through my period before my wedding on the 25th. I'm really wanting to just go off of them but should I wait till after?

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Re: Negative symptoms after going off BCP?

  • nwshaynwshay member
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  • HulabaluHulabalu member
    This is so different from person to person. I personally didn't get any acne (which I was super worried about), but my cycle was very strange the first 6 months (first cycle was 87 days long!). I felt constantly bloated for the first three months as well.

    If it was me getting married this month, I would probably stick with the BCP for a little while longer. You will probably be just fine if you quit now, but you can't know for sure how your body will react. It would kinda suck to have acne or a period on your big day.
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  • gabpepsigabpepsi member
    Agree with PP that I would wait until after wedding. Especially since you hate to have a particularly powerful experience with AF in an all white gown in front of your loved ones. 

    I am hopeful my random onset adult acne will get better when I go off of BCP, but that's just fingers x'd. I'm the most anxious about changes in moods since this is already a weakness of mine with a steady influx of hormones.
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  • mommytimesfourmommytimesfour member
    I went off my BCP last month after being on them for 2 years after I delivered my second baby. I didn't experience any side effects and my first cycle was very regular.
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  • blackgirlmagicblackgirlmagic member
    I would also recommending waiting to stop BC until after your wedding. I am not sure if you are going to stop in a middle of a pack or not but waiting might be your best beat. When I first stopped my BCP everything was fine. And then my acne came back. First on my face some, and then my arms (a little) and my back as some as well. Hello middle and high school acne again!!! And when I got my first period being off BCP is was a BITCH!!! The worst I have ever had as well. And I don't know how many women have this happen to them but I became so emotional and I am not a big fan of it. I am the type of person that will not cry in public or really have any strong sad or happy emotions. But then minute something sad comes on the TV I can feel my eyes filling up with tears and if something really happens that I have tears of happiness. It's a damn shame in my opinion and I am not a big fan of it.   
    Good luck with everything and enjoy your wedding!
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  • nwshaynwshay member
    Thanks for the input ladies! I will definitely be waiting!
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  • Joannak91Joannak91 member
    I will be following this because I'm curious of the same thing. I've been on BC since I was 14 I've always needed it because of how bad my periods are and for hormone balance, I;m nervous about what's going to happen once I get off my BCP to be quite honest.
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  • nwshaynwshay member
    @joannek91 I've been on it for 11 or 12 years so I'll keep you posted on how easy or awful it is! Like I said, I'm more worried about the acne than anything else!
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  • gabpepsigabpepsi member
    I'm in the same boat with you @Joannak91 and @S&DSwenson . Will be eager to see how it goes.
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  • Joannak91Joannak91 member
    I'm glad I'm not alone in this but I'm sorry to have to deal with sucky situations.
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  • jbal918jbal918 member
    edited September 2015
    I was on it for 11 years and came off in June. I went on it for 2 week long IAF's and super heavy when I had it. I used to pass out and everything. Being off I've had 4-5 days of AF and light to medium flow. My OPK's took 7 weeks to come back positive after the pill. I did have sensitive boobs and some cramping but otherwise it wasn't too bad. I haven't had any acne and I'm praying I don't! Otherwise, I'm liking the shorter periods and hope they stay!

    *Edited for errors
    DS born 2016
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  • jbal918jbal918 member
    edited September 2015
    Edit because I figured out how to edit my original comment on my iPad... Sorry!
    DS born 2016
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  • MrsRo731MrsRo731 member
    When I went off BCP 2 years ago, the only negative for me was the acne - it was horrible! I had it on my face, back, arms. So yeah, I agree with PP that you should wait until after your wedding. Congrats!
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  • Xstatic3333Xstatic3333 member
    I'd definitely wait like you're planning, but as a possible beacon of hope for me it hasn't been bad at all! I've had two 28 day cycles, and acne has stayed about the same (I've never had great skin). Sex drive is back which is fun. Everyone is different though, as this post clearly proves.
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  • nwshaynwshay member
    edited September 2015
    Thanks @Xstatic3333

    I am excited about the sex drive! Not that I have a terribly weak sex drive but I feel like it could better. And on birth control I don't get adequate lubrication. Which obviously doesn't make things as comfortable. Can't waitttt... but I will

    Edited for spelling issue
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