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::Bailey::
RE: getting off BC
the same thing happened to me - my face is still breaking out badly and I've been off since September. my body has been going completely psycho since getting off BC... I've had gross oily skin, dry scalp with dandruff (sick nasty), ingrown hairs, and I've gained weight. it's insane! I hope it calms down soon cause I feel like a greaseball.
just wanted to let you know you're not alone! 
Re: ::Bailey::
I'm going to threadjack, because seriously? I am planning on going off BC in May, and I had no idea all this came with it.
Question though....how long after you go off it does your body adjust? I have heard anywhere from right away to 3 months.
Oh Mandee that sounds horrible! I'm so glad I'm not alone. My face is so bad it's embarrassing! I haven't had dry scalp yet but I'm sure it will start eventually. I've been trying everything to keep my weight in check, but it just keeps going up!
The worst part today is my boobs are killing me! I'm secretly hoping that they are shrinking and that's why they hurt, lol!
I just keep thinking it will be worth it when I get my BFP!
Good luck to you this cycle! Hopefully you'll get your BFP this week and you won't have to feel gross much longer!
My doctor told me that it could take up to a year! Ugh!
Coming off BC for me has been interesting. My body still isn't really sure what's going on. My skin has been worse, but my scalp is fine. No real weight gain or loss that I've noticed.
I am, however, a hormonal mess. PMS hits me like a sack of hammers, and the cramps, omg the cramps. My first post-BC AF was just awful.
I'm also having some typical post-BC fertility things, like no EWCM, weird temps, short luteal phase, etc. I thought that stuff was sorting itself out by I'm on CD32 and no idea when/if I've ovulated this cycle (no temping on vacation, so I'm in a dark).
We'll just not tell H about this little fact, m'kay?
I have NO idea, honestly. like I said, I've been off since September (so, roughly 7 months), and it hasn't lightened up at all. I think it also depends on what kind of BC you're on, how long you were on it, etc. I was on Nuva Ring for about 9 months, and before that, I was on Depo Provera (the shot) for 7 years.
It's all just a huge hormonal adjustment for your body, so changes are to be expected. I never knew it would be this bad, but it is what it is. haha
TTC since October 2010 | BFP 12/29/11 | RRQ BORN 08/26/12
planned | married | blogged
yeah, I forgot to mention this too. I've never been the type of female to really have mood swings or crave chocolate during AF or what have you... until now. I mean, I am BSC now that I'm off BC. poor Sean had no idea what he was getting into, but now he's a little terrified every month.
I freaked out on him last month because he didn't stack the dishes in the dish drain properly.
TTC since October 2010 | BFP 12/29/11 | RRQ BORN 08/26/12
planned | married | blogged
my thoughts exactly!
my skin is the worst part - I am breaking out everywhere. I actually made an appointment to see a dermatologist because it's getting so bad. I never had terrible skin in my teens, so it's all so confusing for me! haha
TTC since October 2010 | BFP 12/29/11 | RRQ BORN 08/26/12
planned | married | blogged
jumping in...
i went off in october '09.... but feb '10 i had such bad hormonal/cystic acne I had to see the derm... I was on Doxycycline for 2.5 months (maybe less) and a topical, neither are safe if you are TTC... which is why I went off them as quickly as possible since we started trying in earnest in June/July...
Just an fyi, make sure to ask about any and all medicines if you are TTC.... most retinols and even things like salicylic acid and BP are frowned upon (so check your face washes etc.)...
Also, I get cramps since coming off that rival the ones I got when I 14. Periods are little longer than they were when I was on BC, but I saw no changes in my weight/boobs/etc... (just my face)... I had no trouble adjusting after coming off (orthotricyclene lo) I right away went into a 28-30 day cycle... everyone is different
BFP#1 11.2.10 | EDD 7.9.11 | HB 7w2d & 8w4d | missed M/C 11w2d | D&E 12.21.10
FSH at 14.5 - 4.21.11 | CCCT - (CD3 8.8,CD10 12.2)| dx w/ DOR @ 28 yrs old
IUI#1 + clomid 8.29.11 (our anniversary)
BFP#2 9.10.11 | EDD 5.21.12 | beta 1 @ 14dpi:232 | beta 2 @17dpi:703 | beta 3 @24dpi:7,174
Baby A HB of 142(7w), 161(8w), 164(9w) | Baby B no HB, Vanishing Twin
I also forgot to mention my emotional craziness! I've been super sensitive lately. My boss made a comment to me one day that I need to make sure we had a back up printer cartridge for each printer in the office. I ended up taking that as I'm not doing a good job at work and ended up going to the bathroom and crying my eyes out.
It was very strange..I'm not generally sensitive or a cry baby!
Mandee - let me know if the dermatologist gives you any good tips! I'm willing to try anything!!
thanks for the awesome info! I was planning on telling the derm that I was TTC, but I never knew about salicylic acid... I'm pretty sure that's in my face wash, so I'm going to double check when I get home.
TTC since October 2010 | BFP 12/29/11 | RRQ BORN 08/26/12
planned | married | blogged