Question 1

why do i have irregular peripds after stoping ocps?

Accepted Answer

Irregular: Your hormones take time generally to adjust to oc for about 3 months when starting but may take longer.  That could be generally assumed with stopping them also.  Give it some time for your body to resume at its own hormone level.

Question 2

why is oestrogen used in combined ocps?

Accepted Answer

Blocks the: Pituitary stimulation of lh and fsh to block ovulation, while keeping the lining of the uterus viable to prevent breakthrough bleeding.

Question 3

does shbg go up with ocps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hi. Generally yes it does.

Question 4

what is the failure rate of the ocp pill?

Accepted Answer

Less than 1 %. : Failure rate with oc is less than 1 %. Usually rated at 0.3% if used appropriately. 8% if used haphazardly.

Question 5

my friend has just been diagnosed with ocp?

Accepted Answer

Ah,medicalingo!: I just love the use of medicalingo and abbreviations!  back where i come from, ocp stands for oral contraceptive pills.  Do you mean ocd, which stands for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Question 6

i have stopped the combined ocp, but now i'm late 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Sometimees after sopping the pills it might take a few weeks for your period to return to normal. If it does not return, do a pregnancy test for reassurance.

Question 7

are all ocp bills just as safe or are some safer than others?

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Question 8

what will happen to my body if i suddenly stop taking my ocp's?

Accepted Answer

Cycle will start : Stop pills and your cycle will start. It also means you will restart ovulating so other contraception is important.

Question 9

i been off ocp for alittle over a month, is it already out of my system?

Accepted Answer

Yes, out.: The effects of the birth control pill should certainly be gone after a month. It would no longer provide any birth control. If you stopped because of side effects and you still have them, they were probably not do to the pill and you may want to see your healthcare provider.

Question 10

is taking the ocp for endometriosis effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Best if taken in a continuous fashion instead of having a menses every month.

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