Hi MA, Prior to conceiving my DD1 I had been on OCP for approximately 10 years. I sometimes skipped the inactive pills and other times I took them as I felt like I 'needed' to have a period. I was actually still taking the OCP when I discovered that I was pg, so fair to say that the long term use had no effect on my fertility! I took the OCP again after having DD1 as we always planned more children, so I figured if it failed again it would be ok. After taking it for about 18 months we decided to start TTC baby number two. I stopped taking the pill and fell pg the next month with my DS. I started on the OCP after DS was born, but never felt very confident in its effectiveness after falling pg with DD! As we weren't sure whether we would have more children, I decided to have a Mirena IUD inserted. Terrible mistake, but that's for another thread! I had the Mirena for about 2 years. I had the Mirena removed and fell pg with DD2 in my third cycle. Again, long term use of hormonal contraceptives seem to have had no effect on my fertility.
Good luck TTC, I hope you don't have to wait long!
Just a quick one as I have two girls demanding my attention.
I was on the same contraception as you (although didn't skip periods) for 10 years before wanting to TTC. I thought it would take ages to get out my system. I got UTD first cycle! Unfortunately that ended in a MC. Two months later we were pregnant with DD1. I went back on contraception after having her and two months after coming off we were UTD again with DD2. So it can happen quickly (although I've heard of many others who take ages for their cycles to get back on track). I hope it's quick for you!
Thanks great to hear! I am feeling optimistic, and I know I shouldn't be too expecting to avoid disappointment, but like most others, I just can't help it!
Hopefully, like you, my body will adjust perfectly after bcp. This 2nd cycle is going to be the one I monitor very closely after my first AF is finished. It is ironic how excited I am that I have AF right now.
First AF now at CD27/CD1 is looking promising for a 'normal' cycle
Hi and welcome. I was on bcp for 15 years when I first stopped to TTC at 33. I was off the pill for 1 cycle and conceived DD1 in that cycle. Apparently there can be a fertility spike in that first cycle off the pill I was like you though and had very regular cycles before going on the pill and also skipped the sugar pills. It didn't seem to affect my fertility at all.
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I was like you though and had very regular cycles before going on the pill and also skipped the sugar pills. It didn't seem to affect my fertility at all.
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