When to test

Re: When to test

• lfk2013 member

  

  March 2015

  It took me about 3-6 months after stopping the pill before I was semi-regular (35-40 days at that point - I went back on the pill soon after that because I met my now husband).

  Everyone is different, though. The best time (so I've heard) to test is first thing in the morning. If it makes you feel better, test in the morning. Otherwise, your body has to come back down from all the hormones. Give it time.

  

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• FutureMrsWright2012 member

  

  March 2015

  Correct me if I'm wrong, other GP'ers, but if you don't have a period and continue with negative pregnancy tests and hit the 60-day mark, then talk to your OB/GYN. You may have to take meds to induce a period.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• islandmonkey8 member

  

  March 2015

  Test in the am, once a week until you get a period, get a positive, or hit 60 days without a period. At 60 days, call your doc and see what they say. Most will have to wait a little longer since you are JUST off BC. Some might give you a script to bring on your period after confirming you are not pregnant.

  

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• formerlyGDaisy09 member

  

  March 2015 edited March 2015

  you're right, at 60 days they can jump-start your period with progesterone. I stopped taking BCPs a year ago, my periods still aren't regular. it happens. you've been taking oral hormones, which basically make your body get lazy and not produce it's own hormones, it could take a while for it to sort itself out. Most doctors will wait unitl you've been off the pill at least 6 months to start doing any testing for irregular periods. if you aren't TTC still make sure you're using barrier methods. 

  
  

  
  

  ETA: that said, you don't have to take the script for progesterone, your not putting yourself in any danger by not having a period...I like to avoid meds if I can most of the time, my first cycle off BCPs was 176 days.

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