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I was on birth control for about 4 years and then went off of it in March 2006. I had a period every 30-40 days until November. Since November, I have not had a period. I am 100% positive that I am not pregnant. Every once in a while, I feel like I am having cramps. My yearly appointment is in March. Should I wait until then or should I make an appointment for ASAP?

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period-less also

I'm looking for information about birth control and its effect on periods and pregnancy. I've seen many postings from women who've gone through similiar experiences so I hope you can enlighten me.

I started my period (very light) when I was 16 and only had one more by the time I was 18 (again very light). Since the age of 18, I have been on several different kinds of birth control (orthoevra, the patch, seasonale) to regulate my cycle. It's now 9 years later, and I've decided to stop taking bc because I'd like to start a family within the next year. It has been two months since I've stopped and I have not had a period and the home pregnancy tests I've taken were negative. I realize that I need to let my body re-adjust.

So my questions are: When should I start to worry? What kinds of questions should I ask my doctor? What are the effects, if any, of bc on conceiving? How will I know if I have a fertility problem? If I do have a problem menstruating, what would the doctor be able to do for me? Could medication trigger ovulation? If so, what options are available?

[Guest]

Seems to be the norm . . ..??

While I cannot answer your question as to whether you should see a doctor ASAP, I can say that I am going through a similar experience and continue to read more and more how common this is......I went off the pill in December and have not gotten my period yet. I want to get pregnant, and wonder if this means we are not ovulating? At least in my case, I do not feel it is an emergency situation. From what I have read, it seems like it just takes a while for your hormones to balance out after being on the pill. If you do go to the doctor, please let us know what you discover.