Graphic Lady Bizness: I stopped taking birth control mid-pack in JULY and have only had 3 periods since. Normal?

i take b/c to maintain normal periods…...my system has never been normal.

I hate to answer a question with a question but what was your cycle like before starting the medication.

I agree with @sleepdoc, it’s important to know how regular you were before being medicated. Beyond that, I wouldn’t give any advice to you without an ultrasound first. This is something I would wait on the doc for, honestly.

I never missed periods before the medicine as I recall and was pretty regular within a day or two each month. That’s why I’m freaked out.

Well, there are many potential reasons and some are simple and some are complex. I would say, just wait and talk do your GYN and let them work through this with you.

The body’s hormone balance is a delicate thing. Stopping and starting the pill can wreck havoc with your system. If you have any doubt about being pregnant, take a home test prior to seeing you gynecologist. If you are not pregnant, your GYN may want to just monitor you cycle for a few more months to see if your body will self regulate. If you continue with pain in your ovary, that will need further investigation. Some women report pain in their ovary when ovulating; that may be the cause of yours. Lastly, you GYN may need to change your script. I am not a Doc – just offering my opinion.

Update: Found out today through an ultrasound that it’s polycystic ovarian syndrome! Thanks guys!