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I stopped taking the pill a month ago and i still havent got my period. is it normal to miss or be late for a period or 2 after stopping the pill. i was on it for 3 years?

Q: i stopped taking the pill a month ago and i still havent got my period. is it normal to miss or be late for a period or 2 after stopping the pill. i was on it for 3 years?

: Irregular periods following discontinuation of hormonal birth control is very common. It reflects your body's efforts to recalibrate hormones back to normal levels. It can take up to 6 months to resume normal cycles. Unless you are trying to get pregnant, use an alternative method of birth control every time you have intercourse.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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Irregular periods following discontinuation of hormonal birth control is very common. It reflects your body's efforts to recalibrate hormones back to normal levels. It can take up to 6 months to resume normal cycles. Unless you are trying to get pregnant, use an alternative method of birth control every time you have intercourse.

Answered 9/12/2022

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A member asked:

I stopped taking the pill a month ago and i still havent got my period. is it normal to miss or be late for a period or 2 after stopping the pill. i was on it for 3 years?

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