WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1998: Re: Post-pill--what to expect???

Re: Post-pill--what to expect???

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Sep 1998 21:49:03 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 29 Sep 1998, Trisha wrote: >
>Hello, I'm a 21 year old female who has gone off of the BC pill
>My question is, how long does it take for the pill to get out of your
>system?

It only takes a few days for the hormone levels to drop, and for your levels to begin rising. That's why we advise using another form of birth control if patients miss 2 days in a row.

Since I've been off, I'm still experiencing many of the side >effects that I had while ON the pill--fatigue, cramps, bloating, a
>yellowish discharge (normal for me while I was on the pill) and so
>forth.

Although it's impossible for me to say for sure, it's certainly possible that the symptoms had nothing to do with the pill. A careful history and physical by your doctor would be the best bet.

>My dr. won't give me a straight answer on what to expect regarding
>withdrawl effects or even with my period--will it be heavy light, or
>will I have one at all with the adjustment?

There's no way to tell, so it's a wait and see process. Almost all women who go off the pill revert to their normal menstruation pattern (the one they had before the pill) within a few months. So, if you remember how your periods were before starting the pill, it's likely they will be similar to that.

-- Ashley Hill David Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd

The above is intended for general medical education, and is not for specific medical advice. I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints.

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