https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 18:24:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saw-the-doctor-today-and-got-some-maybe-answers#post-42670 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:07:29 +0000 Sunshine1810 42670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That happened to me as well, but like @Mrs. Yoyo I too was dx'd with PCOS. It is VERY common to have irregular periods though when you're coming off of BC, my friends all had irregularities as well. Like @Mrs. Yoyo said, just watch for cycle length and keep track. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saw-the-doctor-today-and-got-some-maybe-answers#post-41983 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:46:31 +0000 MrsLilybugg 41983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have something a bit similar happening too. When I went off BC (also after 15 yrs more or less), I got my period two weeks later. Then I spotted around ovulation week. And then I spotted 5 days before getting my "real" period (after 30 days). Very confusing. I'll see how next cycle goes. My MD had warned me that it would take a bit to regulate, so I haven't called her yet or anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saw-the-doctor-today-and-got-some-maybe-answers#post-41832 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:38:40 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 41832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me ... But I ended up dx'd with PCOS. Just keep an eye on the cycle length once they do return. Mine were all over the place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saw-the-doctor-today-and-got-some-maybe-answers#post-41813 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:37:20 +0000 arielle9510 41813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those of you who haven't read my other posts here's the gist...</p> <p>I went off the pill in October after being on it for almost 15 years. I got a period right away but the past two months I've only had cramping and a bit of spotting.</p> <p>I went to the doctor today and she told me that it sounds like the cramping and spotting are my period and I should figure my cycle by this. She said it's very common to have irregular periods going off the pill and it can take up to 6 months to regulate. She also told me that 50% of her patients come back after 3 months saying their periods are irregular (that made me feel better).</p> <p>She did a blood test for thyroid, hormone levels, etc but said she thinks it should all come back normal. </p> <p>I'm feeling better that I actually am getting my period and can start tracking my cycle a bit more, but I'm VERY nervous about the blood test! Hopefully everything comes back normal and my cycle regulates or I get pregnant soon!</p> <p>Has this happened to anyone else? Thanks for listening! </p>