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After 14 Years of Birth Control, it is Normal to Not Bleed o Posted: 03-12-06 20:00pm


I have been on birth control pills for 14 years straight. I got off the pill (in order to try to get pregnant) the first of January and have not had a period or any spotting since. I have missed two periods since getting off the pill. I have taken 2 pregnancy tests and they have both been negative. Is it normal to have not had any bleeding or spotting? If so, how long should I wait before being concerned?

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Birth Control Answer A788 Posted: 04-18-06 08:16am


One of the side effects of birth control pills is the temporary lack of ovulation/menstruation after coming off the pill. Women also experience irregular vaginal bleeding (spotting) until ovulation is re-established. During this period of time without ovulations, it is not possible to conceive. This period usually lasts several months. Most women establish ovulation and regular cycles in a period of 6 months after taking oral contraception. The maximum waiting period, however, is 2 years. After that time, doctors may prescribe ovulation inductors to promote conception. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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