i came off the pill (microgynon) about three weeks ago after 7 years, had my 7day break and never went back on it.
trouble is i had my period on the 7 day break, ive had a week off and im back on my period again as from today!
i had also been bleeding after sex the week i was off.
is this normal?
xxx

I have found myself in the same situation. Me and my partner decided to try for a baby. I came off the pill around 3 weeks ago. (Microgynon) I never went back on the pill after my period. Then about a week after i finished i came on agaan for another week! Now im confused as to weather that one was my true period or not?
Any advice? x

Hiya,

I dont think there is a normal thing to expect to happen after being on the pill. I came off Microgynon 30 Oct 06 after 8 years on it... I had my bleed as normal but then waited 39 days until I had another period, the next came 26 days after that, then 34 days and I'm now at day 34 and nothing...Whereas my friend who came off the pill has had perfectly regular periods from the start!!!! I think the bottom line is the pill kind of messes up your own bodys natural rythym and I've read it can take any where between 3 to 12 months for your body to regulate... so anything in between is just your bodys way of getting back to normal.

I wouldnt worry about it too much,there is always going to be some craziness before it all settles down... but you could always go to see your GP for some reassurance....

Take care
xxx

Hi,

Just a quick question. I went on microgynon a month ago, I had a few side affects that I didnt like such a nausea etc so I've decided to come off it. However, I took the 3 weeks supply then had my 7 day break then took 3 of the new pack then stopped. Is this ok? Or are you meant to finish a whole pack before stopping? Today I woke up with stomach cramps like I have when I'm on my period and I noticed I've been bleeding a bit (though it's a bit darker than usual)
Should I start taking the pill again and finish the new pack then stop or will this clear up after a few days?
Thanks!