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  • hizenberg
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 120

    Bleeding after stopping the pill??

    i have been on the pill for over 2 years as it i was told by the doctor it would be good for my skin.
    I have recentley stopped taking it,i didnt take the first pill of the month and about 4 days later i started bleeding(heaveir than a period),it has been 8 days now. What i am wondering is if this has happenend to anyone else when they have stopped taking the pill?? Do you know whats up with this??
  • LanaBear
    Veteran Member
    • Jul 2009
    • 8373

    Pretty common. Your body is adjusting to not having the pill in its system. Your periods will more than likely be off for a good few months.

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    • hizenberg
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2010
      • 120

      ok thanks its good to hear its common

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      • lizzardb63
        Veteran Member
        • Aug 2010
        • 1493

        I was having spotting on and off for 4 weeks after I stopped the pill. Once I got my first period, it stopped. Just the hormones trying to balance out again. It can take a while though.

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