Minipill Question

Is it possible you are already pregnant?

V.,
I never went on the pill after giving birth, but in two instances it took me 2 -3 months after I stopped nursing to get my period,and then another 3 cycles before they were regular again. Is topped nursing once at 3 mos, and again at 9 mos. My doctor confirmed things I read about nursing being a natural contraceptive for up to the first 6 mos. and any thing after that depends upon the person. Maybe the pill negates my experience, I hope this is helpful.
B.

I'm currently on the minipill myself, so I don't know what my fertility/cycles will be like when I go off of this.

However, when I stopped using the combined estrogen/progestin pills, it took 6 MONTHS for my body to start up on its own again.

So I figure I must be pretty sensitive to hormones. If you relax and give it time, it will start up on its own again, I'm sure! :)

*C.

I think it took me 3 or 4 months after getting off the mini pill before I got my period. Sometimes it takes awhile for your body to adjust to all the changes. Enjoy it while it lasts!

Hi V.,

My period was really erratic for a few months after stopping the pill. I don't remember exactly how long before they were regular--maybe 3 or 4 months.

If there's a chance you could already be pregnant, take a pregnancy test. Otherwise, just sit back and wait. I take Evening Primrose Oil to regulate my periods and reduce cramps; it works like a charm for me. Perhaps you would also find it beneficial. You can buy EPO capsules anywhere--Walgreen's, Target. They took a couple of months before I really felt the full effects.

Good luck!

I got pregnant shortly after weaning my daughter while still on the mini pill. I never did get a regular period. I only spotted once.

If you just stopped breastfeeding and have not had your period hasn't started it could be normal. If you and your husband have had unprotected sex you could be pregnant. I would wait a little bit and if you still don't get it call your OB

My doc had said about 3 months to be fertile after stopping the pill, but periods could start right away (and did if irregular). With the minipill though it is different since if you are strict about taking it you can get pregnant while on it. A test may be in order or a call to the doc just to check on timing. Have fun producing #2 if you haven't already :)

HI

The first time that I got off the pill it took 1 year and 2 months before I got pregnant. It was 3 months before my period became regular

After I went off the pill when my daughter was a year or so old, it took me about 15 months to get pregnant. Each month I went to the doctor to have a blood pregnancy test done and a shot to get my period going. I had two periods without the shot and then didn't have one the next month, thinking it was because my overies shut down again, I went to the doctor and found out I was pregnant with my third child. I know that the doctor told me that he could give me fertility shots while going through this but I told him I wanted 1 more child, not 4!

Same thing happened to me after the birth of our first. I was on the mini pill for over a year and when I was done BF our daughter and stopped the mini pill my period did not come back either. I waited a month and then called my OB/GYN and they had me come in to take a pregnancy test which was negative. They then gave me a perscription to start my period with in a few days. Sometimes your body just needs that jump start or it may take a few months of being of the mini pill for you r body to respond. It is completely normal.

Hope this helps,
D. Mom of 4

It took my body about a month after I stopped nursing for my period to resume. If it takes longer for you to get a normal period then enjoy the rest between babies. However, I was told after having all of my kids and my cycle still effected that omega 3 is a good thing to start taking because having babies back to back depletes your essential fatty acids and that is what control hormones. I started that and my cycle is getting more consistant.
If nothing comes in another month call your OBGYN. I know before I had my last baby I had to go on the pill for three months before we could try for our last child.

Kathleen

I'd call your OBGYN just to check. I got pregnant while nursing and on the minipill, although that is rare.

Good luck!
J.