Post Pill Confustion
Question
Hello, I got off of ortho-tricyclen after five months of taking it, on July 20th. After having my regular period from the pills, about a week later I had another period that lasted four days which started on August 3. I had sex like every other day. It is now September 5 and I have had no spotting and no period. Is that normal? When should I expect my next period? I have had sharp pains in my groin area that I have never experienced before. What are the chances of my being pregnant as well? I also took a First Response pregnancy test this morning and it was negative so..
Trisha
Answer
Last Updated: January 31, 2022
Dear Trisha,
The return to a “normal” cycle after being on the pill can vary from woman to woman. The time since your last menes has only be a little over one month which might not be that unusual for a woman who is post-pill. The pain could be due to ovulation and a menses could be expected about two weeks later unless a pregnancy occurred. The negative pregnancy test only indicates that you are not pregnant at the time of the test. If your menses doesn’t start in the next week, I would repeat the pregnancy test.
I hope this has been helpful.
Winnie Neill
The return to a “normal” cycle after being on the pill can vary from woman to woman. The time since your last menes has only be a little over one month which might not be that unusual for a woman who is post-pill. The pain could be due to ovulation and a menses could be expected about two weeks later unless a pregnancy occurred. The negative pregnancy test only indicates that you are not pregnant at the time of the test. If your menses doesn’t start in the next week, I would repeat the pregnancy test.
I hope this has been helpful.
Winnie Neill
Answered By:
Winnie Neill, CFCP
Winnie Neill, a Professional Member of CANFP, is a certified FertilityCare Practitioner, and taught NFP 23 years in the Sacramento region. She served on the Sacramento Diocese NFP Advisory Board, the American Academy of NFP Board and the CANFP Executive Board. She and her husband Bob have been married 63 years
