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Coming off the pill?
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Hey,
I've been taking the pill for years now for various reasons at different times (period problems, contraception), but after discussions with doctors I've decided to ome off to. I've just finished my last pack so I'm expecting a normal withdrawel bleed soon and then I'm not going to take anymore packs of it after the 7-day break. So I just wondered if there is anything I should be aware of? Like if anything bad might happen or if there is anything I can do to make it go better for me? I've been taking Marvelon, which is a combined pill, for about 8 years.
I've been taking the pill for years now for various reasons at different times (period problems, contraception), but after discussions with doctors I've decided to ome off to. I've just finished my last pack so I'm expecting a normal withdrawel bleed soon and then I'm not going to take anymore packs of it after the 7-day break. So I just wondered if there is anything I should be aware of? Like if anything bad might happen or if there is anything I can do to make it go better for me? I've been taking Marvelon, which is a combined pill, for about 8 years.
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Most women find that it takes around 4 to 6 weeks after coming off the pill to get a 'real period' again. I wouldn't say that anything bad will happen but you may find that it's more painful for the first few months with cramps and so on, and perhaps lasts longer than you are used to on the combined pill, which often makes periods shorter and lighter. You may also be aware of the time you ovulate, which is around the middle of the month, and get a few twinges in your back that shouldn't last very long though. Many women report that they are more fertile immediately after coming off the pill, so if you are having sex definitely make sure you are using extra protection.
Take care
Pearly
then i didnt get another for another 2 months
my skin has got a bit worse, but not anything major
its kinda different for everyone though so just see how it goes