How long before a regular cycle after the pill.

I went on birth control pills 6 years ago. Before that my periods were pretty regular and I could predict when they were going to start. I have gone of the pill in October and I havent had a period since, and no Im not pregant. So how long after I go off the pill until the hormones are out of my body and I start having a regular cycle?

Hi, I just got of the pill in September and got my period 2 months later. I was asking around my friends and my mother and they all said you should wait up to 4-6 months before you see a doctor. Good luck :-)

Thanks.

Hey there,

I didn't get mine back for a full 9 months (and no, it was definitely not because of pregnancy). I probably should have seen a doctor in the interim but I live abroad and it's a bit difficult. So no worries--I think everyone's body is different, but know that it  may take some time until you get back into the normal swing of things.

I was on the pill for about 15 years.  I've been off the pill for about a year and finally having normal cycles.  Have you had your testosterone checked?  My was nearly 0.  I could have taken a suppliment to bring it back to normal quickly, but I'm frankly tired of jacking with my hormones.  Tho I miss the hormonal bliss...

As long as your cycles are becoming more normal each month, I wouldn't worry too much, but you could always check with your gyno.

You also have the double whammy of losing weight and going off the pill.  Way back when, (87) I actually needed help getting my cycle back to normal after 9 years on the pill.  If you don't see anything happen after 6 months, I say check with your Doc.  Good Luck

I literally just got my period back- this morning- after going off the pill 5 months ago. It's still very light and barely there but I saw it! I encourage you to have an ongoing conversation with your dr. I've been keeping in touch with my doctor and it honestly helped me to not get stressed out about the situation (which would only have made it worse!).

Thanks for all the replies. I really didnt think that it would take very long because of my friends experience going off the pill (she got pregnant about a month later). I keep thinking that my period will start soon because my breasts are tender and I spot a little when I exercise, but it hasnt yet.

Mine still isn't regular and it's been 7 months, doc says not to worry until after a year, so who knows......