Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Delayed Period After Stopping Birth Control Indicate Pregnancy?

I had my first period on September 1 since stoping my birth control mid cycle. I want to get pregnant. I am now on day 29 and I have not had My period yet. Am I getting my hopes up too soon? Could this be that I pregnant or that my periods are just messed up. My appetite has increased over the past week and a half.
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello and thank you for visiting our site.

Birth control pills are not typically associated with decreased fertility rates during the first year after stopping them. In fact, we often tell patients that there is 'no delay to fertility' with birth control pill cessation. That being said, it is not unusual to have some variation in when you ovulate in the first few months after stopping the pill which might lead to variation in your cycle interval. So this slight delay in your period might be related to a slight delay in ovulation BUT it might also be related to pregnancy. A pregnancy test will turn positive about two weeks after conception. Check a test now and again in one week. If you are not pregnant, my guess is that you will get your period within the next 1-2 weeks.

I hope that this helps and good luck!

Dr. Tim
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Does Delayed Period After Stopping Birth Control Indicate Pregnancy?

Hello and thank you for visiting our site. Birth control pills are not typically associated with decreased fertility rates during the first year after stopping them. In fact, we often tell patients that there is no delay to fertility with birth control pill cessation. That being said, it is not unusual to have some variation in when you ovulate in the first few months after stopping the pill which might lead to variation in your cycle interval. So this slight delay in your period might be related to a slight delay in ovulation BUT it might also be related to pregnancy. A pregnancy test will turn positive about two weeks after conception. Check a test now and again in one week. If you are not pregnant, my guess is that you will get your period within the next 1-2 weeks. I hope that this helps and good luck! Dr. Tim