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jentastic

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Post Pill Period....i Waited Eight Months Posted: 04-09-06 10:30am


I understand the anxiety...I'm 27 yrs old. I was on yasmin for about 24 months and when I stopped taking it I would sometimes have cramping, or clear discharge, but for 8 months... No period. I did not start my period until I was 17 and that was with the assistance of hormones. So I figured it would be a while after I stopped the pill. But 8 months? Forgeddaboutit! Started taking black cohosh 540 mg capsule 1x per day and about 2 1/2 weeks later...Bam! Yay! The cohosh herbs are a progesterone susbstitute and promote ovulation. I got my bottle at supertarget for about 6 bucks! I have read that an herbal tea with cohosh herbs can be taken on the 5 calendar days before you are supposed to start, and you will start on time. (from hygeia: a woman's herbal by jeannine parvati baker) good luck, beautifu; woman!

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Posted: 05-11-06 07:46am


I been off the yasmin pill since november of last year. Since then, I only had 2 periods (february and march). Nobody else I know went through this with the pill.

sweet26jen

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Same Problem Posted: 05-17-06 13:34pm


Hey ladies, i have to say, I thought I was totally alone on this too. Seeing a few of you get your period or pregnant after a while of being off the pill gives me a glimpse of hope. I am getting remarried in october. I have been through alot of stress over the past year. I just went off the pill in december, but before that I was on the pill for probably 3 years and then went off in june and went back on in september. Then I decided to go back off again in december for good. Well, in feb I still had not gotten a period I took provera and that induced a period, and now I still havent gotten another one on my own. I have signs and symptoms of my period coming back but not actual flow. I am appreciative I found this discussion posting, I hope that me and my husband to be can be as lucky as some of you have been.

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Have You Had Your Thyroid Checked? Posted: 06-02-06 15:34pm


I haven't had a period since going off the pill in february. I mentioned this to my doctor and she is testing me for hyperthyroidism - graves disease. I expect to get the test results today. You might want to look into that if you haven't gotten a period in awhile. I'm hoping that's not what is wrong with me...I had my obgyn take more blood today to run some other tests, too.

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Posted: 06-08-06 06:42am


It's good to read that you're not alone in all this. My situation is a little diffrent. I am 21 years old and have been on the pill since I was 17. In march, I suddenly didn't get my period anymore. 2 months later I still didn't get one. In may I decided to stop with the pill for a while to see if I maybe would get my period then. But nothing. I am definitely not pregnant. I went to the doctor and he said it was post pil a., even though I told him I didn't have my period for 4 months, and had only been off the pill for 1 month. Is there anyone who has experiencec a similar situation?

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Yasmin Posted: 06-13-06 13:42pm


Reading all of the previous posts i'm starting to get a little antsy. I just got off yasmin 60 days ago. I skipped my first period directly afterward, and yesterday my period was supposed to have come and it too is a no-show. I was originally put on the pill 2 years ago at age 19 to help me have more regular periods but I figured why take them if I don't necessarily need them. I've experienced period symptoms (a little bit of discharge, breast tenderness) with each no-show. I see that 2 other girls here experienced this after getting off yasmin. Are there any more?

jem_876

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Posted: 06-22-06 11:58am


Hi, I am experiancing the same problem, can I still get pregnant??

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Another Post-yasmin Amenorrhea Posted: 08-02-06 14:35pm


I was a little relieved to know maybe what might be going on with me but seeing the references to yasmin has definitely gotten me worried. I was on yasmin for a few years, ortho tri-cyclen before that. I went of a month ago and can just tell something is not right with my hormones. I've had a little cramping, nausea, etc. But no period and plenty of negative pregnancy tests. We have such a small window to conceive...I think I may have really blew it by not going off the pill sooner. Very worried....

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Am Glad to Read This Thread.. Posted: 08-17-06 03:04am


Hello. I've been on the patch for more than two years but since it was discontinued last march, I was prescribed the nuva ring but I didnt like the invasiveness, so my doctor switched me to the pill..After 1 month (may) of pills, I discontinued after my period arrived.. ( I was always late in taking them)then my period arrived early last june and late last july(4th)...Up to now(6th week up to my last menstruation), my period hasnt arrived, although I have all the premenstrual symptoms... I felt so stupid because I was so regular since I got my period... I am 40 years old and I dont want another pregnancy...Then I read this forum, and I am so glad I am not alone!! So tomorrow- ill get a pregnancy test(my husband had never been this scared!We were married for 2 years before we had our first baby, you see);go to my ob-gyne, buy tea and folic acid...I'll keep in touch. Thanks for the enlightenment, girls.

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Posted: 10-05-06 18:11pm


Hello. Ive been reading through these posts and its really good to know that im not the only one experiencing this problem. It really is scary, and I hope that all of us can get through it. It hasnt been too long for me, only about 3-4 months since I stopped but I am very worried. I wasnt sure exactly how it happened for everyone else, but I had my period the week that I stopped taking my pills, it was almost instant, but since than its been nonexsitent. Was it like that for everyone else? Thank you soo much for your time, and thanks for the support in advance. I know with wishful thinking we can get through this.

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Posted: 10-09-06 13:32pm

drunk0nl0ve wrote:

hello. Ive been reading through these posts and its really good to know that im not the only one experiencing this problem. It really is scary, and I hope that all of us can get through it. It hasnt been too long for me, only about 3-4 months since I stopped but I am very worried. I wasnt sure exactly how it happened for everyone else, but I had my period the week that I stopped taking my pills, it was almost instant, but since than its been nonexsitent. Was it like that for everyone else?

Thank you soo much for your time, and thanks for the support in advance. I know with wishful thinking we can get through this.

this is exactly what is happening to me. I was on yasmin for about 4.5 years. I went off in feb so that we could get pregnant. I got my period immediately after finishing my pack, but I haven't had one since. Sad

i am glad to know that I am not the only one.

I have never in my life wanted my period back so bad! I want to get pregnant! Lol

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Trying For Baby After Pill Posted: 10-13-06 16:35pm


I stopped the pill jan 06,had onelight period in april but nothing since.My husband and I are trying for a baby.I had a hormone blood test and everthing was normal.I now have been referred to hospital fertility clinic. So just waitng for an appointment.Looking forward to geting some advise and trying to stay positive altho it can be hard at times! esp as both my sisters are pregnant!

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Post-pillamenorrhea Posted: 10-15-06 23:54pm


Hi ladies - I am relieved to know that many other s are experiencing the agony of ttc with having just come off of some sort of bc. I was on the pill for 12 years, and just came off of it 4 1/2 mths ago. Have had 2 periods since, but no luck with conceiving. Not sure if I am experiencing post-pill a, but sounds like I may be?! My husband and I are very excited to become pregnant, but this is more difficult than I had imagined! Has anyone taken any herbal supplements that have helped them start ovualting again? I am reluctant to start with all the med's that doctor's want to give out these days. I have had my hormone levels checked and all seem to be ok. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Good luck to all of you out there!

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Im Experiencing the Same Posted: 10-22-06 18:27pm


I stopped my ortho tri-cyclen birth control pill and recieve 2 more mentruals. But then no more. I havent had a period since 12-2-05. Except once 6-12-06 when I received provera medication, but no mentruals since. Im 23 years old and I will like to have kids when I graduate from college. My doctor act as if he knew for sure that I will recieve my period within a year, he just told me to wait and see. But it is almost a year and im afraid. Anyone have any advice for me? Hilla, can u reply. I will like to know how to search for a chinese doctor. Do u have any recommedations?

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How I Got My Period Back! Posted: 11-11-06 18:53pm


Hi everyone, i have been following this forum as I had the same problem as most of you. I stopped the pill 5 months ago as my husband and I decided to try for a baby (i'm 27). I got my usual withdrawal bleed at first but then... Nothing. Sooo frustrating! Especially as other friends have announced their pregnancies in the meantime, and having to be pleased for them was driving me mad! I had been on the pill for 9 years in total, but had stopped it for a year four years ago and at that time my period came back straight away. I always had a regular cycle before going on the pill. So, here's what I did, and finally I got my period last week. Obviously I don't know if my period would have come back without this, but you never know! 1. I (unintentionally) gained a little weight. I was definitely not underweight before, just in the middle of the healthy zone on the bmi chart, but through a combination of skiving off the gym and being a bit more greedy than usual (comfort eating?) I put on about 4-5lb. 2. I went to the gp and got my gonadal hormone levels checked. By this stage paranoia had set in and I had decided that I must have gone through a premature menopause (yes, very paranoid!). When my hormone levels came back totally normal this was most reassuring! I also figured that this meant my gp knew about the post-pill amenorrhea if it carried on for longer. 3. I started vitex agnus castus tablets, after reading online that they can act like herbal clomid! I got them from napiers herbalists and started taking one a day. I had been taking them for about six weeks when I got my period. I should mention too that I had been taking sanatogen pronatal tablets with folic acid since I stopped the pill, and i'm sure you're all taking something similar already! So that's my strategy. Cross your fingers for me that we'll manage to get pregnant in the next few months, and i'll cross mine for you girls! Will let you know how we get on. Xxx

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Capitals Posted: 11-11-06 18:57pm


I've just noticed that loads of the capital letters in that post have been weirdly removed when I submitted it. That's annoying! Promise I wrote it properly the first time!

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Still Awaiting For My Aunt Flow Posted: 11-21-06 01:50am


Hello ladies, i'm 23 years old and when on the pill since I was 18. Been on and off the pill since then. I finally decided to get off the pill forever because of some emotional/ mood swing issues. Well I got off the pill in september and as of now, have not had my period. I'm reading all of these stories of us ladies not getting periods until years later or just 1 or 2 periods in a year. What can I do? Don't want to sound like a freak but I really miss my regular periods!!! If anyone is in the same boat or was and now is menstruating regularly please let me know how long did it take and what was the solution? Thanks!

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a Positive Story! Posted: 11-22-06 10:42am


Hi ladies, i have been following this forum for the past 6 months. I began using the pill when I was 17 years old (i am 24 now) and just stopped this past may. I had 1 period in which I was 2 weeks late after the discontinue. I had nothing again for 4 months. I went to the gyn to discuss my problem and the Dr. Issued me a dose of provera to take for 10 days in which my period came 2 days later. My husband and I were worried about the issues I was having and I had convinced myself that I was going to have problems once we really were to start trying for children. Well I was holding out for my period last month and again, another 2 weeks late and nothing. I thought the provera had not "kick started" (as my doctor says) my periods back again. I decided to take a hpt just incase since this is what I had been doing the last 6 months. Low and behold, the test showed up positive!! 4 times! I've taken a blood test which confirmed it as well. I just wanted to give a positive out look for some of you out there since there aren't really any success stories on here. Good luck ladies!

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Post Pill Amenorrhea - Positive Feedback Posted: 11-26-06 18:19pm


I've also been following this post for the last several months and wanted to post my positive feedback. I went off the pill (orthocept/apri) in may 2006 after being on it for 12 years straight - no breaks. I had no signs of starting my period at all. I finally had my first period on my own on november 18 (6 months after stopping the pill). Here's what I believe helped me: 1) maintain healthy diet/do not lose weight: I altered my diet and started exercising right around the time I stopped my pill which I think contributed to the delay of starting my period. I ended up losing about 10 pounds after stopping the pill either due to the diet/exercise, stopping the pill, or both. After not getting my period, I stopped watching my calorie intake and gained 5 pounds back on purpose to help bring on my period. 2) try drinking red raspberry leaf tea: this is an herbal tea which you can get from any natural food store. I drank 2-3 cups a day for about a week and it brought on brown discharge. I stopped drinking it as soon as I got the brown discharge but I believe if I would've kept drinking it, it may have eventually brought on my period. 3) have your doctor prescribe progesterone: I finally went to my gynecologist who prescribed progesterone for 10 days to "jump start" my period. After finishing the last pill, I finally started a period 4 days later on october 17, 2006 (about 5 months after stopping the pill). That period was unusual for me - it was mostly brown (no bright red blood), I had no cramping and no breast tenderness. But then about a month later, I started my own period, on time and without any help from tea or pills. Hopefully I will continue having normal periods now! 4) take a prenatal vitamin daily: not sure if this helped but it is something else i've been doing since I stopped the pill. Hope this helps. Good luck everyone! Last edited by radtkekm on 03-18-07 12:31pm; edited 2 times in total

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Posted: 12-10-06 14:04pm


Hi everyone,the last time I wrote(couple months ago) I was still waiting on a period since about a year of being off the pill,even been referred to fertility clinic....Well I finally took one!!!So so so happy. :d thought it would never come. Really do feel my body is getting back to normal, seemed it was true that it can take a year or so for this to happen..Just fingers cossed ill get another one soon!And this time not going to let myself get obsessed with everything,ovulating kits etc,i really do think worrying effects u. Good luck to you all trying for a baby,i know how hard it can get!Ps.My sister is in labour right now!