No period since discontinuing the pill
Question
Dear Dr. Expert,I am 22 years old and I have recently discontinued taking the contraceptive pill Marvelon. Prior to taking Marvelon I had been taking Dianette. I had not really been taking Marvelon for all that a long before I decided to discontinue using it, as I became paranoid about the stories of infertility as a result of long periods of usage of contraceptive pills. I stopped taking the pill in August and since then I have not had a period. I am underweight (eight stone, height 5’6″) and my doctor told me that this could be the cause of my periods ceasing. I have not had any tests done yet because my Doctor said I need to wait until the pill is properly out of my system for a more accurate test to be done. I am very worried though as he said that there is a possibility that my womb may have ceased functioning and that I am like a menopausal woman. I really am terrified as I really want to have children in the future and I’m especially worried as, because I have been taking the pill (originally for my skin) from the age of 19, that possibly I have not been able to have a real period throughout that time, as I know that the periods that you experience whilst on the pill are artificial. Should this be the case, is there anything I can do to rectify it? Will my womb ever function again? I really am desperately worried! Please help!
Answer
Last Updated: July 23, 2013
Along with learning how to chart your cycle, I would also be concerned by your weight, which could be decreasing your menses. I would discuss this further with your doctor to decide on the best way for you to attain a healthy weight.
Thank you for your good questions. I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Lynn Keenan, M.D., CFCMC
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