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Irregular Periods After Stopping Birth Control. Due To Stress? When Should I Take Pregnancy Test?

I have been on the pill for some time and normal when I stop I start my period within 24 hours of stopping the pill, I stopped it last Wednesday and the last time me and my bf had sex was the sun before. ive been under a lot of stress recently and im wondering if its down to this. when can I do a pregency test if I sill have not come on my period?
Wed, 15 May 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
After stopping a regular birth control pill, it takes a few cycles for your periods to become normal and regular. You need to wait for your periods to regularize. Please do not worry.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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Irregular Periods After Stopping Birth Control. Due To Stress? When Should I Take Pregnancy Test?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. After stopping a regular birth control pill, it takes a few cycles for your periods to become normal and regular. You need to wait for your periods to regularize. Please do not worry. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com