I actually had a few regular cycles both times I went off (both times in order to conceive). I had maybe two or three months that were normal each time, then they became irregular after that.


After having my son in January, I have had normal cycles now since March. Waiting to see if they become irregular again or if they stay normal (I take Metformin, which did regulate them for me in the past).

I came off BC a year ago, for the first 6 months I had 28-30 days cycles then they became very irregular (25-42 days). However, I started using ovulation strips last month (more as a method of BC as we're not TTC) & found that I'm ovulating between day 14-16 of my cycle.

I would definitely recommend the ovulation tests. You can get batches of them really cheap on amazon xox

t time I went off the pill I missed my period for 9 months! (And I wasn't pregnant lol)

Hi! This is my first post on mfp and you compelled me. The first thing you need to do is see a doctor that supports your journey. A short version of my story. I was 400 pounds, diabetic and PCOS with insulin resistance. I had weight loss surgery to try to be able to have kids and got down to 267. My Reproductive Endo took me off bcp and started me on metformin. Birth Control helps symptoms when you are not ttc, but when you are there are other options, like metformin. When I came off bc to ttc my cycles were 28 days for a month, then progressively got longer until they were 45-60 days and irregular. On metformin while ttc my cycles regulated to about 35 days after a few months of consistent use. My husband and I had the double whammy with my PCOS and his super low sperm counts. We did several months of clomid with insemination to no avail. (my luteal phase was 9-10 days and it took forever for my eggs to grow to the right size) I was frustrated. I got put on this huge jury trial that lasted 6 weeks and couldn't do the treatments, but told my husband it was okay because I needed the break. We got pregnant, while only on metformin, naturally...during that jury trial. I used ovulation prediction sticks every month to make sure we at least timed intercourse right. After my daughter was born I didn't go back on birth control. We were blessed with a healthy baby and the fertility treatments were hard....but I did stay on metformin and track my cycles. Low and behold, when my daughter was 13 months old we became pregnant with my son. I had my tubes tied and went back on birth control to regulate my hormones. A few years later I went cold turkey off the bcp because a friend had passed away, attributed to bcp and a blood clot. Scared me since I didn't need it for bc. This time around my cycles are 30 days spot on for a few years now.

A couple of points to my story. Healthy eating, helps get your hormone levels primed up. Metformin can help that too. If that doesn't happen to work there are other fertility options. The most important thing is the doctor. Go to an OB with plans for a referral to a RE. The OB will see that you are trying this going without bc thing and how you aren't having cycles and get yourself started on some metformin now. That way when you are married and ready you will be ahead of the game for ttc IF fertility treatments are needed. Get the test strips too. Ebay or Amazon will have them bulk cheap. That way, when the metformin helps your cycles (fingers crossed) you can know before you ovulate. Track your cycles and keep a journal so that IF you have to see the RE you can let them know...it will help them a lot.

I just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone, there is hope, and keep the faith. A healthy lifestyle is the first step, so keep up the good work.

Shari