Stopping Pill & Ovulation

[Vickyxx]

Hi Ladies

I have been taking the pill for about 15 years now, and have just made the decision to start trying for my first baby.

I will be taking my last pill this sunday, usually I get my withdrawal bleed 4 days later which lasts for 5 days.

My questions is, can I take an ovulation test after waiting the appropriate number of days ?

As the bleed is a withdrawal from stopping the pill rather then a normal period I dont know if I will ovulate afterwards ?

Any help would be great.

Thanks x

 

[xXxBonnyxXx]

When I stopped taking my pillI bled as normal on the first period - then had a cycle of 33 days - not sure if I ov or not, My next period was light compared to what it normally is,

I have been charting temps and OV throughout this cycle and I OV on CD15. It really is reasurring to know that my body is working properly,

Some pills can take a long time to come out of your system completely though, everyone is different I guess and I'm sure some of the more experienced girls will be along to offer some help

x x

 

[MrsR]

I have always ovulated and had regular normal periods after coming off the pill. I actually concieved straight after coming off the pill 2 and half years ago x everyones different though x x good luck x

 

[Vickyxx]

Thanks.

I have bought the clear blue digital ovulation tests which I will be taking on my honeymoon with me as that is when I have worked out my first ovulation will be (if I get it) so they are packed up next to my sunglasses and bikini ha ha

 

[Countrybumpkin]

I had been on the Pill for about 15 years also and have PCOS, so i was very suprised that my cycles return and straight into 28 day cycles. I also ovulated at the right time straight away, (didn't test be just new as i had cramps and sore boobs).

Anyhow, one night without any protection, 3 months after stopping the pill and i am now pregnant, rather shocked i have to say, but hubby and i are pleased.

 

[Vickyxx]

Countrybumkin, congratulations!!

It is very reassuring to hear stories like that, as this will be our first time trying and the first time me coming off the pill since I was 15 I have no idea what to expect.

I have been doing as much as I can in the run up to it, stopped smoking, joined a gym, eating more fruit... but you just dont know!!

 

[Flossie]

im not sure if the pill in your system will effect the ovulation tests but i do know someone who stopped taking the pill and got pregnant before even having a period!!! (although her dates were never exact because they didnt have a period to calculate from!! lol

good luck!!