WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] late period after stopping BCP

Re: [Birth Control] late period after stopping BCP

From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:08:11 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 22 Dec 2001, angela wrote: >
>I have been taking triphasil for about 8 years and stopped taking them
>just before my last period which started on october 10th. I have not
>had a period since and have taken home pregnancy tests which were
>negative. Is this a normal occurance. Before starting the pill my
>periods were never very regular, every 4-6 weeks.

It is normal for a person with a history of irregular periods to resume a pattern of irregular periods when stopping the pill. It sounds like you are interested in getting pregnant; if so, I suggest you consult your gynecological health care provider to get information on the cause of and possible remedies for your irregular cycles.

> I was also wondering
>about the effects dolobid (which is a category c drug for pregnancy)an
>NSAID would have if i were to get pregnant while taking it for TMJ.

By definition, category C drugs are those for which a woman and her health care provider need to make decisions in concert, given the risks and benefits to the particular individual. A preconception counseling appointment makes great sense in your case. Best of luck.

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Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner

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