I got off of birth control about 3 months ago and I still haven't had a period. I am not pregnant.?
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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.
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Nothing wrong with you or your body if it only happens occasionally.  If it continues to happen though, see your doctor.\nI am assuming that you are not taking any hormonal birth control as you did not mention this.  Hormonal birth control (the pill, the patch, etc.) can really mess with your body and sometimes change the pattern of your cycles especially when you are first starting them or just after you've discontinued using them.\n\nI myself have just stopped taking hormonal birth control and I had 3 menstrual cycles in 5 weeks.  Doctor says it is nothing to worry about, my body is just getting back to "normal".\n\nBut if you ever suspect that you are bleeding due to a pregnancy or possible miscarriage, you should take a pregnancy test.
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I was on it about 3 months ago for 5 days and had a normal period when it was over (actually alot lighter than normal). I would get in to see your dr. immediately! Don't let them give you the run around!!
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i hope its not too abnormal becuase thats what happened to me. especially if its only a day or too.. i wouldnt worry. i went almost 2 months without a period after discontinued use of the pill and my doc said everything was fine. i wouldnt let it go much longer though, especially if you have concerns.
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Was this just last month? And did you get periods before you started taking it? And If you were sexually active in that one month have you taken a pregnancy test? One month usually doesn't do the trick for protecting yourself from pregnancy...Good luck.
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It often takes a while for your periods to get back to normal after stopping birth control, particularly if her cycle was irregular before she started taking it. Other causes of missed periods include dieting, poor nutrition, extreme exercise and stress. She should visit her doctor in case there is an underlying cause, but I had a similar situation, with no other symptoms, and nothing was wrong. It is also possible that the pregnancy test result was wrong - sometimes, negative results are inaccurate.
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I would talk to a doctor, he may have something that he can give you to regulate you.\nYou should only be having a period approximately every 28 days.
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You don't have a period while on the Pill.  Technically, you have withdrawal bleeding.  It looks the same on the outside, but it is very different from the perspective of your body.\n\nYes, some women do stop all bleeding while on the Pill.  However, pregnancy is also a possibility.  You should see your midwife or doctor because if you *are* pregnant, you need to know it and stop taking pills.  Do not wait until it is late enough for a home pregnancy test.
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Hi - yes you are VERY fertile, so always protect yourself.\n\nYour body has to adjust to producing hormones on its own.  The pill was producing the hormones for you.\n\nThe time it takes to adjust is different for everyone.  Usually within 4-6 months your periods will regulate.  Some doctors say it can take 1 or 2 years if you have been on the pill for a very long time.\n\nIf you are experiencing oily skin and hair, mood swings, etc. - then your body is trying to get its period.  These are good signs.\n\nIn a couple of months if you still don't get it, go see your OBGYN as a precaution.  Hang in there.
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There is the possibility that you are pregnant, but your period may also need more than one month to get back on a regular schedule. \nGet a test kit and make sure.
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It is normal. I missed my period a whole 3 months when i switched my birth control. But go to the doctor just to be on the safe side.
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your body will produce irregular spotting for a while. You should take a pregnancy test just to be safe and if it comes up negative then yes, it is b/c your body is just reacting to coming off of the birth control and your periods will be irregular for a few months. Also FYI, I am 23 and I have used Depo Prevara and my doctor strongly urged me not to take it anymore b/c it has been proven to be very bad for your bones. My doc says don't take it for more than 2 yrs. otherwise it could cause major damage. Just ask your doc about it.
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it can take up to 6 months to a year for it to completely be out of your system, this is definately normal, some women don't have a period for months after stopping the pill and others have it right when they should. every woman is different, just give it some time and your period should return to normal.
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I didn't have my period for 13yrs straight!!All injections of Provera,birth control pills,and painful tests,found nothing wrong,and didn't work.I resumed a normal cycle after getting to a healthy wieght and not worrying.It was found that I wasn't ovulating...my estrogen levels never fluctuated[which has you ovulate]Stress,low wieght,excessive exercise...can cause a woman not to ovulate.Do the tests to make sure there is nothing really wrong,pray[because it relieves stress and works]and take it from me...I have a 25yr old and 6yr old [born after my period resumed...41,and on the pill]My 6yr old is the most perfectly normal child in every way...but a definate surprise.God Bless.
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Yeah! you may need to goo to the doctor if this is your first pill out of teh pack you are not suppsoe to have a period. The only time you have a period is at teh end of the packet..
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Well, if you have low body fat content, that is enough for you to have irregular/no periods.  Generally dancers and athletes have this problem.\n\nSometimes a BCP (Birth Control Pill) prescription is enough to fix this problem, as it regulates your hormones.\n\nBut enjoy the no mess!  It's a rarity that women get to go this long without anything.  But always have something on you, just in case -- you never know when it may start up on you again!
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There are lots of things that can cause you to miss a period.  Stress, weight gain, weight loss, illness, or  hormonal irregularities.  You should go see your doc, you may need to be given something to jumpstart your period again.  And don't worry!  I once went 8 months without a period and to be honest, it was a GREAT 8 months!