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Anyone been on Progestin only BC? question..

About 4 months ago I started progestin only BC pills (the one I took was Micronor). ?I switched from a combined pill. After switching I had one period, back in May, and haven't had one since. ?I'm not pregnant, and have been to the doctor with not a whole lot of answers, so I decided to stop taking them altogether. ?I have been off them for about 1 1/2 months and am not taking anything else. Still no period. ?I'm wondering if anyone else on these types of BC have had issues like this..and how long it took for your cycle to become regular again after stopping usage? ?Thanks for the help!

Re: Anyone been on Progestin only BC? question..

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  • I am taking a progesterone only BC, and my doctor told me it would make my periods very light and short, so I guess it definitely affects your cycle.

    Going that long without a period is not normal, you definitely need to call your doctor, they will probably give you something to jump start it.

  • It can take months for your cycles to become regular after hormonal birth control.  Usually after 60 or 90 days (depending on your doctor) and no positive HPT you can call your doctor to get something to jump start it. 
  • If it helps, a few years ago I tried NuvaRing for three months, and after I stopped using it I didn't have a period for three months. Then everything went back to normal.

     

    I agree, though, that you should see a doctor, if you haven't already.

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  • I was on them for 5 years after I had my dd. And the no periods ever was the one thing that kept me on them. I talked to my OB/GYN after a few months of not having a period and she said it was perfectly normal for that pill. As soon as I stopped taking the pills my periods started...they still aren't regular, but I am having one each month now.
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  • I took BC for about 8 years and stopped yearlier this year. It took 4 months to get my period. you body needs to adjust and it takes time
  • Thanks for the comments everyone!

    I didn't even make it to the doctor before my cycle started up again :-) 

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