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I was on birth control for 5 yrs. it has been a yr since i have been off of the pill and i have only had 2 periods , i haven't been able to conceive ?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Common effect: Cycles without expressing an egg (anovulatory cycles) are common after using the pill usually cycles normalize within 6 months. If it becomes prolonged, visit your doctor to discuss induction of ovulation.

Answered 8/27/2012

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

PCOS/HCAS?: You may be suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (stein-leventhal, or hyperandrogenemia chronic anovulation syndrome as a more appropriate descriptive term of the physiopathology), especially if you are overweight. Try metformin and see a reproductive endocrinologist/infertility specialist if you are unable to conceive despite regular (>3/week) vaginal intercourse for a year. Take folic acid!

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Khurram Rehman answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

See a REI specialist: Agree with dr z. Birth control pills 'wear off' within weeks not months. With only 2 periods a year you're not ovulating (releasing an egg) every month. See a fertility specialist (reproductive endocrinologist) to find out why: could be pcos, thyroid or prolactin hormone issues, low egg supply, or low hormone levels due to stress, exercise, eating disorders. Treatment will help you conceive faster.

Answered 12/9/2013

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