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Hi, my name is Mary. I went off of birth control two months ago. Last month I had a normal, on time period on the 5th. This month though, I haven't had my period yet and it's the 21st. Even before I went on birth control I had very regular periods and never missed one. I've taken several pregnancy tests and they all say not pregnant. Besides, my husband and I had protected sex. Now I'm worried something is medically wrong. I'm not more stressed and haven't gained a lot of weight which some of the sites say can make this happen. I feel completely fine but I'm worried something is wrong. Is it regular for this to happen after going off of birth control for years? What can cause something like this? I have an appointment with my regular physician but it's not until later and I'd like some answers sooner.
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Family Physician-GP
Hello,
Thank you for choosing Doctor Spring.It is very common to experience irregular periods and changes in the pattern of bleeding during periods after coming off the pill. The first period you had could be a withdrawal bleeding and you normal cycles is yet to be set and regularised.
Chances of pregnancy are also low, as you had protected sex and test negative for pregnancy. However to be sure repeat the test after 1 more week (if no period occurs)
It is just that your body is adjusting to the present situation. Menstrual cycle is a complex system, which works on synchronized production of various female hormones(estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, even thyroid levels)at different phases of the menstrual cycle.
There is no reason to worry as chances of pregnancy are nil and you do not have any warning symptoms of something serious. It is just an adjusting phase of the menstrual cycle.
I would recommend that you wait until your periods resume (upto 1 month), if you do not experience any other symptoms. Also, practice protected sex if you do not wish pregnancy.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you.