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ladav
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jan 2004
Posts: 19
Location: WI
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Post Pill Amenorrhea
Posted: 05-27-04 07:03am
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Has anyone else experienced post pill
amenorrhea? I just want to see if anyone
else has been in my shoes. I feel like
i'm the only one. All of my friends who
were on birth control had no trouble after
the stopped. Whats wrong with me???
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heathers
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Joined: 31 May 2004
Posts: 1
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Missed Period
Posted: 05-31-04 09:58am
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Hi,
i just finished reading your email and I
am having the same problem.
When did you go off the pill? I went off
in january and have only gotten 1
period since. Yes, a few of my friends
were on the pill and they have all gone
back to normal cycles very quickly. Hope
this helps you know you are not alone!
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vickyar
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Joined: 19 Apr 2005
Posts: 1
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Posted: 04-19-05 11:27am
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Just wanted you guys to know that I am
experiencing the same thing. I went off
the pill dec. 9th, 2004 and have not had
a period since. How are things going for
you guys? Did you end up having a period
and when?
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sami_1982
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Dec 2003
Posts: 200
Location: Australia
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Hello Everyone
Posted: 05-28-05 23:15pm
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Hello,
i dont know if I am in the right section
but I need some advice or help.
I am epileptic, I have never been on the
pill and I have been put on new
medications, and now my period has been
going weird and now I have missed my
period. I am not sexually active with men
so I know that I cant be pregnant. But I
am scared. I was put on folic acid by my
neurologist to help prevent anemia. I
was just wondering girl to girl if you
could give me any advice or should this be
a big deal for me to worry about.
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paher21
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 1
Location: Virginia
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Post Pill
Posted: 08-31-05 22:37pm
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I'm 27 and stopped using the pill 2.5
years ago. I've only had one period that
was induced with progesterne. Has
anything changed with you all?
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misslady79
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Sep 2005
Posts: 1
Location: oklahoma
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Post Pill Amenorrhea
Posted: 09-02-05 17:16pm
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I am experiencing what you all have been.
I stopped taking birth control pills in
april 2004. I was on them for 7 years.
I only had one period and that was
progesterone induced. I saw a period in
january 2005, and have had no more. I am
very worried.I am 26 years old and I would
like children. Anyone have words of
encouragement or comfort???
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wewantababytoo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Posts: 1
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Post Pill Amenorrhea
Posted: 12-02-05 11:45am
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Hi ladies...I too am having the same
problem. I stopped the pill in july (the
same time a friend of mine did). She is
now already 3 months pregnant and I still
haven't had any periods. My doctor did
an ultrasound and extensive bloodwork.
She said everything so far looks normal,
but she's waiting for one last test (fsh
and lh levels). She suspects these levels
are low, possibly due to stress (although
I haven't really been under a lot of
stress lately). Her next step is to
induce a period with progesterne, but it
sounds like that will give me one period
like you girls and then that's it.
I'm so upset because my husband and I are
nearing 30 and really wanted our first
baby by now. I don't know what else to
do. Anyone have any success or have any
ideas I can try?
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JennyJ
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Nov 2005
Posts: 195
Location: Alabama
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Posted: 12-14-05 18:16pm
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I know what yall mean. I was on the pill
for 4 years. My husband and I decided we
wanted to have a baby so I stopped taking
it in september. I had one period that
was induced by provera and i'm happy to
say that I finally got my period today! I
started drinking red raspberry leaf tea
and taking 400 mcg of folic acid since
this past monday. I'm not sure if that
helped or not but I got my period.
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acoles70
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Nov 2005
Posts: 191
Location: KY
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Posted: 12-14-05 19:07pm
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It is very important to have a period
(whether induced or not) at least every 3
months. I have pcos which throws off my
periods and I have learned that provera is
a nightmare, so I use my birth control
pills to induce my period. You take 1
pill everyday for 5 days and your period
starts. Not having a period at least 4
times a years puts you are a 75% better
chance of developing uterine cancer. As
for why your period won't come on its own,
I would definately go to your doc and
request a hormone workup. It can take up
to a year before you get your period
straightened out after taking the pill.
Ashlee
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princess_danielleb
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Kent, England
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Post Pill Amenorrhea?
Posted: 01-05-06 08:30am
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Hi there,
iv been reading the msgs here and they
seem 2 fit in with what im experiencing.
I however came off the pill 5 years ago!
My periods have never been right since. I
went about 2 yrs with no period at all, 2
yrs having 2 or 3 periods, then this year
I was having 1 every 2 months. Then since
august nothing!! I am definitely not
pregnant and the doctor has said my
hormone levels are pretty non-existent!
He wants 2 refer me 2 a gynacologist but I
wondered whether any1 here could give me
any words of encouragement?! Im 27 and I
no me and my partner would like 2 have
children in a yr or 2 yrs time and im so
scared my periods just wont come back
properly! Ppl have suggested hormone
injections and I wondered if any1 had
experienced this and if it worked? I am
underweight which I also have seen could
be a contributing factor 2 this, any1 got
any ideas on that?? I was heavier when I
came off the pill however and as I said my
periods were very rare then too. Help!!
I would really appreciate any help as im
petrified ill never be able 2 conceive.
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heartygirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jan 2006
Posts: 3
Location: tennessee
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I'm Experiencing It Too
Posted: 02-02-06 10:18am
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I'm happy to know that I am not alone in
this situation because my doctor really
made feel alone. I was referred to
another doctor because after being off the
pill since dec 04 I have not had a period
either. I would get the tender breasts
and maybe a cramp but that would be it.
I had an ultrasound done tuesday and i'm
to call back this morning for my results.
I have had problems with my cycle since I
was 11 and have been on birth control
pills since age 15 in order to regulate
them.
My problem began when I got off the pill,
I gained over 70lbs. I tried exercising
and dieting and nothing worked. I was at
150lbs and shot up to 217lbs literally
overnight. I woke up one morning and it
was like none of my clothes fit. I was
hysterical. And now i'm finding out that
this is the reason. I noticed more hair
in places i'd never seen and my voice had
gotten deeper. Did anyone else notice any
changes. I was very discouraged and
couldnt figure out why my body was
changing so rapidly at age 29. I do not
have any children yet so I pray my results
from the ultrasound and bloodwork will
come back ok.
Thanks for listening.
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hilla
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
Posts: 4
Location: London
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Posted: 02-20-06 08:23am
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Hi
i came off the pill in aug 05, and haven't
had a period since. I have had
ultrasounds, blood-tests, pregnancy tests,
and they all show up nothing.
Last week I decided to see a traditional
chinese medicine doctor.
She said that the problem was that being
on the pill for 8 years, had made my body
not develop its own estrogen properly as
all those artificial hormones had been
messing it up.
She said that I don't make enough estrogen
now for my eggs to develop and be
released. They are all too immature.
I have been taking chinese herbs for one
week, but no period yet. But I figure it
takes about 2 weeks from the day the egg
is released until menstruation, so fingers
crossed.
To the person who posted a message before
me - it sounds like you have poly cystic
ovary syndrom (pcos).
Will let you know how the chinese herbs
go.
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heartygirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jan 2006
Posts: 3
Location: tennessee
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Update
Posted: 02-20-06 09:19am
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Hi there,
well, I finally got the results back
from my ultrasound and it is confirmed
that I do have psos. He informed me that
I have multiple cysts on my ovaries but
they are small in diameter. He has
prescribed me back on a different type of
birth control pill. I just started on
them on yesterday. On top of that, I
have acid reflux and ibs. As far as my
ovaries are concerned, he informed me also
that I would need to talk to to an obgyn
about taking fertalilty drugs. That was
very hard to swallow especially since my
insurance won't cover it. Part of me
feels like a little old lady having to
take all this medication but if it's all
gonna heal me then oh well.
Thank you hilla about mentioning the
chinese herbs. Do you know exactly what
kind they are? Can you buy them over the
counter? My doctor is of oriental decent
so maybe I can ask him when I go back on
the 15th.
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hilla
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
Posts: 4
Location: London
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Tcm
Posted: 02-20-06 10:56am
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Hi heartygirl
i don't think it is a good idea to buy
chinese herbs over the counter. The
person I see is a qualifed doctor (of
western medicine), as well as qualified as
a chinese medicine doctor.
There are many different herbs to take,
and they totally depend on the individual.
They also need to be prepared properly.
It is more like medicine than herbs. I
think it is a good idea to see a
professional and have a proper
consultation.
They are also good, because there are few,
if any, side effects.
Good luck
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hilla
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
Posts: 4
Location: London
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Tcm Update
Posted: 02-22-06 08:40am
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Just to let you all know - I got my period
today. I totally put it down to the
chinese herbal medicine.
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heartygirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jan 2006
Posts: 3
Location: tennessee
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Great News
Posted: 02-22-06 14:13pm
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Hi hilla,
that is great news. Did u have many
pms symptoms when started today. I can
only imagine what mine will be since its
been almost 15 months for me. I hope
this helps me lose some weight too or at
least maintain it and get back down to
150lbs.
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Miko
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Posts: 7
Location: Los Angeles
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Missed Periods
Posted: 02-22-06 15:11pm
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Hi ladies,
im 22 years old and I got off the pill
approximately 5 weeks ago and there is no
sign of my period. I am getting a little
worried reading about postpill amenorreah.
Also has anyone lost weight after getting
off the pill because while on the pill it
was so difficult for me to lose weight, I
was just always blated and uncomfortable.
I also strongly believe that the companies
selling these pills should inform women
about these issues because it seems to me
that no one was really informed about
these critical issues. I personally am
furious with the companies because I
really trully believe that their marketing
strategies are not moral. The pill should
prevent pregnacy, and it shouldnt take
away our dignity as females. Not being
able to get your period just because you
get off the pill isnt right and women
should be told about it before choosing
the pill as a contraceptive method. I
wish all you ladies luck, please keep me
informed. I appreciate your feedback and
opinions because it will teach me more
about my own body.
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hilla
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
Posts: 4
Location: London
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Re: Great News
Posted: 02-23-06 06:25am
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| heartygirl
wrote: | hi hilla,
that is great news. Did u have
many pms symptoms when started today. I
can only imagine what mine will be since
its been almost 15 months for me. I
hope this helps me lose some weight too or
at least maintain it and get back down to
150lbs. |
hi heartygirl
yeah, the pms was pretty full on (my poor
boyfriend...). I had been feeling really
emotional and moody for a few days and was
wondering if it was pms (but didn't want
to get my hopes up).
But I feel so good, that finally, I am
fertile again.
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monica99
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Feb 2006
Posts: 1
Location: NH
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I Have Experienced This
Posted: 02-28-06 19:03pm
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After stopping the pill after two years, I
got my period about five days after
stopping. I was told by my doctor that
everything would immediately go back to
normal, so I expected my period to start
again after 30 days. When it didn't
come, I kind of freaked out, even though I
had only had sex twice since stopping the
pill (with a condom!) and took two
pregnancy tests. Both turned out to be
negative.
Thankfully, I came across this forum, and
just waited a little longer. My period
started about three weeks after I
expected. I had always been regular, so
was freaked out when it wasn't on time,
especially since my doctor said it would
be.
Just wanted to let people know that it can
take a little longer to start up again!
:)
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Gammage
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 1
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Weird-but-happy Story
Posted: 03-09-06 08:34am
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Hi guys,
i have been looking in on this thread for
the last few months and wanted to share my
weird-but-happy story.
I went off the pill almost six months ago
and didn't get my next period. After six
or eight weeks (i don't remember
precisely) I took a pregnancy test, which
was negative. Then about a month later I
got a really light period, then nothing.
I knew about post-pill a., so I thought
that was what was going on with me. I was
trying to be very calm about it, so I
figured I would wait until the 6 month
point to see a doctor and would only take
more pregnancy tests if I felt symptoms.
Well, a couple of days ago, I was getting
ready to make a doctor's appointment to
see what was up. I took a test first,
just because I thought that would be the
first thing they'd ask -- and lo and
behold i'm pregnant. Very pregnant. The
midwife thinks i'm *16* weeks along! But
I had a period during that time and had
*no* symptoms that I noticed.
The midwife says I probably missed my
first period, but ovulated in the next
cycle. I didn't realize that sometimes
you can be pregnant and still have a
period. I also didn't realize you could
sail through the first trimester and not
notice it. I feel very silly. But also
very grateful.
I hope that story will be helpful to
someone. Take care, everybody.
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