After going off the patch... - Birth Control Message Board

kimh76 · 03-26-2006, 07:36 PM

The first 2 months after going off the patch, my period was regular (about 30 days apart) Last month it was 35 days and then I sort of got it again a couple weeks later, just for a few days. And now this month I have not gotten my period yet, it's been 40 days if I don't count the random few day thing last month. Just wondering if this is normal and my body is still trying to get back to normal?

GLSheridan · 03-27-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kimh76

The first 2 months after going off the patch, my period was regular (about 30 days apart) Last month it was 35 days and then I sort of got it again a couple weeks later, just for a few days. And now this month I have not gotten my period yet, it's been 40 days if I don't count the random few day thing last month. Just wondering if this is normal and my body is still trying to get back to normal?

Yes, it seems that you're cycle is just a little irregular. Hopefully your cycle will return to a consistent timing, but it may not. Many women experience cycle irregularity even months/years after stopping birth control.

Quakes99 · 03-27-2006, 09:36 PM

I too had a horrible period after I went off the patch. It lasted a whole month it was so heavy and tonds of clots. EWWW. I couldn't even wear a tampon it was so heavy. After that I went to Yasmin, and I never got my period again. I was told it was due to the change in hormones since the patch was so high. It should regulate out. If you think something is off, you should call your doctor.