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    Jul 16, 2007, 09:25 AM
    Why am I not having a period?
    I have had pretty regular cycles since I was 13. I got off birth control a little over a year ago. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant since January (we also have a 5 year old son) and it seems like ever since then, my periods have been crazy. Between January and March my periods were between 38-41 days. I didn't have a period in April or May (of course I thought I was pregnant) so I went to the doctor and they gave me Prometrium to make me start and I started on June 9th. Well July rolls around and NO PERIOD. So I called the Dr and she puts me on Prometrium again! I have a Dr Appt on July 31st I guess to discuss my periods. Can anyone tell me why this is happening?
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    Jul 16, 2007, 09:36 AM
    How old are you and how long were you on the pill?
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    Jul 16, 2007, 09:40 AM
    I am 24. I was on the pill from age 17-19. I then got pregnant with my son. Unfortunately I then got on the depo shot (worst idea ever! ) for a year (Jan 03-Jan 04). Then back on the pill from 04-June06.
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    Jul 16, 2007, 09:41 AM
    This could very well be due to the depo. It can take a very long time to get back to normal after being on this form of birth control.
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    Jul 16, 2007, 09:44 AM
    Yeah but 3 years??
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    Jul 16, 2007, 10:03 AM
    You see you went from Pill to Depo back to Pill. This could be the problem.
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    Jul 16, 2007, 10:07 AM
    What do you mean by problem, does it hurt when you go back and forth?
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    Jul 16, 2007, 10:10 AM
    You are fluctuating your hormones. Hormones are very delicate in balance. So, due to this, it could take a very long time to get you back to your natural hormonal state. Have you discussed this with your OB/GYN?
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    Jul 16, 2007, 10:25 AM
    Yes, I have. I told her about the Depo, but she didn't check my hormones, she just put me on the prometrium and said to let her know if I didn't start. I did last month, but not this month. I just find it strange that my periods were normal off birth control for 6 months then goes crazy as soon as I start trying for a baby
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    Jul 16, 2007, 10:33 AM
    I would ask for a hormone check.
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    Jul 16, 2007, 11:05 AM
    Okay thanks for your advice. I may do that at my appointment on the 31st!
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