just wondering how soon after stopping the pill should you get your period?
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Everyone is different. I tend to be 4 days. Sometimes people do not bleed at all. If there is no possibility of pregnancy I would then start your next pack of pills on the correct day (Usually 7 days). The pill is very reliable if used properly.
1024423
The mini-pill is also a good choice for women who cannot tolerate estrogen and for women who smoke but want to use a hormonal method of birth control. \n\nIn general, the ability to become pregnant resumes quickly after discontinuing the mini-pill as compared to women who discontinue using the combination pill. Although menstrual-like bleeding appears within a week of stopping either pill, menstrual-cycle length may not return to normal until the second or third month after stopping the pill. \n\nThe mini-pill does not appear to increase the risk of breast cancer. \n\nThe most common reason women discontinue the mini-pill is irregular menstrual bleeding including skipped periods or no bleeding, unpredictable spotting, irregular bleeding, and sometimes heavier and prolonged bleeding. \n\n\nLast updated August 23, 2005\n\n\n\nCopyright 2001-2006 Aetna Inc.
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You should WAIT until you period comes BEFORE you take your birth control. Because birth control pills contains high levels of the female hormones estrogen and progestin, taking them before your period will cause you to not have a period - until you get to the placebo pills.\n\nThe placebo pills are those pills will little or no hormones. When the hormone level decreases, that allows for the women to have her period.\n\nIf you do not have a period within the next five (5) days, however, you should consult with your doctor or healthcare provider for a pregnancy test. You may also perform an over-the-counter pregnancy tests, but confirm the result with your doctor.\n\nHope this answers your question!
648793
I takes a while for it to get out of your system, that is why you typically are given it every three months.  Even though it was Feb when you took it, I have seen some people still covered by it as far as birth control goes a little longer. Just keep trying!
648946
Depends on why your period was supposed to stop... Do you think you might be pregnant, or are you taking some sort of medication??  Both might affect this, I'd guess.  If you have a period that is lasting as long as 2 weeks, you should definitely see a doctor.
874583
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.
784878
Everyone's period after depo is different.  Ask a hundred people and you'll get a hundred different opinions.  You may bleed longer for the first couple of periods, but other people do just fine coming off depo.  If you bleed longer than 7 days, call your gynecologist.
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yeah, if you're taking birth control pills (not the sugar pills they give you for the week that you're supposed to have your period) you should skip your period.  My doctor told me it was safe to skip your period once in a while if you have a special occation like a vacation or wedding or something where you dont want your period, but it's not safe to skip your period often.
435859
Yes, it can take several months for your body to regulate itself once discontinuing the use of birth control pills. See, when you are using birth control pills, those pills fool your body into thinking it ovulates, but the pills prevent that. So when you stop taking them your body has to adjust to having regular cycles again without the use of synthetic hormones helping to regulate your cycles.\n\nAnd I agree with NurseAnnie. If you believe that you could be pregnant, you should visit a doctor to have yourself tested.
212866
If you are refering to ortho, your period will start around the first to third day of the "fake" pill week. But don't worry if it's not exact...just take your pills like you are suppose to and it will begin to develop a system on its own and most likely become regular each month. If this doesn't happen, you may need to talk with your doctor as to whether or not you are on the best type that works for you.
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Waiting until after your period is important so that the birth control pills can match up to your body's natural hormonal process.  If you take the pill in any other manner its effectiveness is reduced and you should use a back-up method.  Remember, you need to be on the pills for about a month before you stop using your other form of birth control.
499666
I'm assuming you ruled out pregnancy. Assuming that, you should know that it's not unusual for a woman to have her cycles stop temporarily after going off the Pill. It's nothing to worry about but you should check with your doctor. He/She can give you a hormone shot that will bring the periods on, but depending on your particular situation, he might encourage you to wait it out for about a year to see if the periods restart on their own.
506349
Yes, it's totally true because contraceptive pills do affect the timing of the menstrual cycle "period." So nothing to worry about but don't stick to the six months period because it might become better in 1 month or in a year. Not particularly 6 months.
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12-15 days after you end your period
857268
You might miss your period. You might experience what is called "break through bleeding" or bleeding while taking active pills. If you start the pills midcycle, it could take a few months for your period to regulate itself with the pill. This is okay but, side effects may be worse when starting. Remember to use back up contraceptives for at least 7 days after starting the pill.
901362
Just relax, being that you had birth control in your system it affects the start time of your period.  Don't worry just give it a little bit, and you can always contact your doctor about the matter.  Also, being that you were spotting, it shows that your body is at least trying to prepare itself to officially start.
838369
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".