WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: [Birth Control]

Re: [Birth Control]

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 13:01:34 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 13 Apr 2002, Maria wrote: >
>I have been on birth control for 15 years (taking a few years off here and there to have my 3 children). I stopped my birth control 3 months ago. The first 2 months after stopping I had my period at the normal time during the month. This is my 3rd month off the pill and I am a week late. I had severe cramps 1 day last week, but nothing. I took 2 pregnancy tests, both negative. Is this a normal side effect of stopping the pill? I am just concerned because the 1st 2 months of being off the pill I got my period. Now nothing....I am really nervous about being pregnant, but the tests are negative....Any information you can provide me would be great. I await your reply, thanks!
Maria

It could be normal depending on age, weight, activity and other things. If you have been careful with protection and doubt you are pregnant, wait another cycle. If not the above, talk to doc about bringing down period and see if that straightens things up.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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