I went off the pill 4 months ago and at first I felt fine, but now I have bad mood swings, spotting etc.  Will this go away with time?
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You're either pregnant or your hormones are going through a rebound effect where they have been suppressed for a while and now they are in overdrive to get back to normal.
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When I was trying to get pregnant, my psychiatrist took me off of my antidepressants cold turkey.  I felt many of the same symptoms you explained.  Worried, I called my doctor again.  He did not want to put me back on the medication due to the possible risk to the baby.  I talked to my OB-GYN and she decided it was in my best interest to go back on the medication.  I went back on it under her supervision.  I am feeling normal again.  Depression is a imbalance in hormones in the brain.  Anti-depressants fix the problem.  I would definetly talk to your doctor.
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It depends on the type of birth control pill you were taking.  You need to call your OB doctor or even call the pharmacy where your prescription was filled.  They can give you all of the detailed information on side effects.  I don't know how long you've taken the pill,but it could take a few weeks to "get out of your system".
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Yes. Most women experience a heavier period once they stop taking the pill.
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Hey girl, everybody is built different than everyone else. Each body is unique. I took the depo shot for a while and didn't bleed for over a yr. Sounds nice but my hormones were crazy! Give it some time to get out of your system. It might take a few months to start balancing itself back out. But don't worry! You'll get there!
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I started my pills a week or so after my last period. My doctor said because I wasn't pregnant, it was okay to start whenever I felt like it. It eventually regulated my hormones so I got back on track anyway.
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Yes,a lot of women have diferent side effects when they are on Birth Control pills.\nSome have them starting up,others during and still others, like you,have them when they stop.\nIf you want to be on BC,you need to have one that suits you,and you should be consistent with it,to avoid confusing your body and also to  cut down the risk of unwanted pregnancy.\nYou will feel okay within the next 24 hours as your body begins to re-establish its own diurnal rythm.\nDrink lots of water,eat some fruit.
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Some women do get unusual bleeding after using emergency contraceptive pills because of the hormones in the pills. If that's the cause, it's not dangerous, and it will probably go away by itself after you get your next period. It's also possible that your unusual bleeding could b e due to some other cause, however, that could (rarely) be more serious. If you have other symptoms like abdominal pain or dizziness, or if the problem lasts longer than a few days or gets worse, or if you're just worried, you should call your doctor. Your next period should come about when you would have expected it, or within a week earlier or later. If it doesn't come by a week after you expected it, you might consider getting a pregnancy test.
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Honestly I wouldn't worry.  If it's weighing on you, then call and ask your doctor, but it's quite normal for periods to be shorter in duration and much lighter (and sometimes even non-existant) when you're on the pill.
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Spotting is common when you take the birth control pill.  Even if you have been on it for a while you may start spotting.  If it is bothersome you will need to see you doc about trying a lower dose pill.  If it doesn't bother you then ignore the spotting.
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YEs it's very, very normal not to have a period after a prolonged course of contraceptive pills, (providing you are using alternate birth control obviously!)\n\nIt can take the body up to 12 months to re-establish a regular cycle after being on the pill, try to enjoy the break from cramping, and don't worry - you know it only makes them later the more you worry!!\n\nIt is basically due to the 'artifical' periods you have when you are on the pill, which are induced and regulated by the hormones.  It just takes the body a while to settle down, and if you are lucky you might just have light spotting for a few months. \n\nTRY AND ENJOY!!
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This is actually quite normal. Some women won't get a period for several months after taking birth control. I wouldn't worry yet about amenorrehea. Your NORMAL! Stop thinking about it and your cycle will pick up again. Your body is tricked into thinking your pregnant when your on the pill and it takes a while for all the hormones to leave your body.
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I have been on the pill for thirteen years.  I found that the side effects (nausea, etc.) are temporary and go away after six months.  You can alleviate the nausea by taking the pill with milk.\nThe Pill also increases your sex drive (before the pill I had none - but I have a hormone imbalance), makes your periods lighter as it is taken after a couple of years, and makes your periods predictable.  The benefits outweigh the bad.
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I have been taking ortho tri-cyclen lo for almost a year now, and absolutely love it. Although the first month of taking it was not that much fun. I too got irritable and moody during the first month of being on the pill. However, after that month passed I had no further symptoms and felt great. I absolutely love ortho tri-cyclen lo it has made my life so much easier. So my advice is to stick with it for a bit longer. However, if it gets worse and does not go away go and tell your gynecologist. she is truly the best one to ask concerning your health.
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My daughter was on the depo shot and came off of it last year. She had alot of problems. She gained excessive wait. Mostly in her stomach. She had cramps. She bled for a very long time before her period came to a stop. She complained alot with headaches and often blurred vision. I think the worse thing was her mood changes. At times very depressed. She has been so much better since she quit it. Hope this helped.
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Your body is adjusting to the pill.  It may take a few months for your body to adjust to the pill.  It's normal.  You may also experience spotting or abnormal periods during the next few months too.
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I think you're experiencing the side effects of coming off the pill.  Remember, bcps are hormones, now your body is having to adjust to your own level of hormones.\nIf the HPT's are coming back negative - I would quit wasting your money for right now, give yourself another week or so and if you still don't start, then try taking another HPT.