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Trying To Conceive. Stopped Taking Loestrin. How Long Will It Take To Get The Periods?

Hi i have been on Loestrin Fe24 for about 4 years, ( on birth control in general for last 10years) i came off the pill 4 weeks ago as my husband and i want to try and conceive, i just wanted to know time range of when i should get my first proper period off the pill i understand everyone is different but just want to have an idea so will know whether to visit my doctor.
I am 31 years old, have no children yet and no medical problems have always been healthy
Fri, 24 May 2013
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Hello,
Once you go off the pill,it is a big switch for your hormonal system of your body.
It may take several weeks  before your period finds it natural rhythm.

Depending upon the woman, the type of pill, and the length of time you have been taking it, it may take anywhere from several weeks to several months before hormone levels regulate and allow regular menstruation to resume. In addition, if your periods were irregular before taking the pill, your periods may continue to be irregular after stopping the pill.
In addition current state of your stress,your body weight and any other illness like polycystic ovary disease,also makes a difference.

Generally, your period should start four to six weeks after taking your last birth control pill. If you have not begun menstruating after three months, you may have a condition called post-pill amenorrhea. Birth control pills stop your body from producing hormones that trigger ovulation and menstruation. When you go off the pill, it can take a while for your body to re-adjust to its natural hormone production schedule. Eventually though, your regular menstrual cycle will return.
If you don't get periods even after 6 months,then you would need  consultation and examination by your Gynecologist.
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Trying To Conceive. Stopped Taking Loestrin. How Long Will It Take To Get The Periods?

Hello, Once you go off the pill,it is a big switch for your hormonal system of your body. It may take several weeks  before your period finds it natural rhythm. Depending upon the woman, the type of pill, and the length of time you have been taking it, it may take anywhere from several weeks to several months before hormone levels regulate and allow regular menstruation to resume. In addition, if your periods were irregular before taking the pill, your periods may continue to be irregular after stopping the pill. In addition current state of your stress,your body weight and any other illness like polycystic ovary disease,also makes a difference. Generally, your period should start four to six weeks after taking your last birth control pill. If you have not begun menstruating after three months, you may have a condition called post-pill amenorrhea. Birth control pills stop your body from producing hormones that trigger ovulation and menstruation. When you go off the pill, it can take a while for your body to re-adjust to its natural hormone production schedule. Eventually though, your regular menstrual cycle will return. If you don t get periods even after 6 months,then you would need  consultation and examination by your Gynecologist. Thanks