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advice-coming off the pill

Recently i have split up with my boyfriend and hence have decided to come off the pill this month. I stopped at the end of the normal cycle but have been getting really bad stomach aches and cramps ever since then. I was just wondering if someone could tell me if this is usual as im getting a bit worried what it is. Thanks :smile:
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Reply 1
Could these cramps just be normal pre-menstrual symptoms? I assume you've been having a break between each pack, and therefore having a 'period'? Did you experience these symptoms then?
Reply 2
i came off the pill during my exams (cus i ran out and didn't have chance to go and get some more)....big mistake, my period was late (which scared me, although it shouldn't!) so when it came i took my pill on the 1st day or whatever, i've been bleeding for 2 and a half weeks now, not heavy period i just wear like a light tampon all day. Really pissing me off going back to the doctors soon something has gone wrong! I'm on Loestrin....also i've put on weight since coming off the pill, but i'm sure you'll be fine if you do it properly
Reply 3
It often takes a while for things to get back to normal. Remember your body has been thinking it is pregnant while you were taking the pill. It can take weeks to months.
Reply 4
thank you everyone, i was on the combined pill and took it without any problems i guess i will be best to let my body sort itself out