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writes:I read on the internet that you can miss periods for a few months after stopping the pill, and I was just wondering how accurate that is?I stopped taking the pill around the 10th of December, and had a period (or withdrawl bleed). I then got another period around the 18th/19th Jan which lasted a few days, but since then, nothing. I do tend to have a long cycle naturally, I would estimate around 32 days, but obviously whilst on the pill that was eradicated. The only time I had sex was on the 26th (he wore a condom and didn't even come, although he did enter me without one to start).On the 16th I noticed... well the best way to describe it is (sorry tmi) the normal discharge was slightly tinged pink so I thought my period was starting and put in a tampon, and I got a little brown blood, like at the end of a period over the next few days but that was it. I don't really feel like I usually do before it starts either, boobs dont hurt, no cramps, my lower stomach is a bit achey but I think thats from working out! I'm gonna go get a pregnancy test later, to keep my mind at ease, but as I think it must be unlikely I was wondering what else could delay a period?
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reader, person12345  +, writes (5 March 2012):
 Good to see a doctor, but don't stress out too much over it. It's most likely just a delay after taking the pill and nothing more serious. Try not to stress too much.
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 March 2012): The longer you were taking the pill, the longer it can take to start having regular periods again. I was on it for less than a year (it gave me terrible migraines) and it still took 3-4 months to start having normal periods. I have several friends who stopped taking the pill because they wanted to start a family, but it took them up 2-6 months to become pregnant.
So go see a doctor just to rule out anything, but it's probably nothing to worry about.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 March 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionStill no period. I'll see the doctor when i'm back from uni, but thats not for a few weeks. Bit worried.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 February 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionYep, test was negative. Just hope its nothing serious! Thanks for your replies :)
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reader, person12345 +, writes (23 February 2012):
There's pretty much zero chance you're pregnant. It can take a few months after you stop the pill to get your cycle back to normal. If after after another month you still have no period I'd call your doctor.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (23 February 2012):
 In order to shed your lining you have to ovulate... you may not have ovulated yet and that may be why you have not had a period.
My cycle when I was young went anywhere from 28 to 35 days and I never knew what was going on... and it was not unusual to skip a period or go an extra two weeks when a cycle adjusted... (happened all to frequently for me)
Yeah pee on a stick and if (when) you're negative relax.
You also could call the doctor for peace of mind.
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