Coming off Birth Control

July 07, 2008

Dr. Q,

What side effects can birth control have on your body after stopping them?

The last month that I was on the pill I was constantly forgetting to take them so I'd double up, etc. I actually stopped taking them before the entire pack was finished (I had three left).

This last month I've had some really strange things happen to me.. dizzy spells, horrible headaches, feeling like I'm going to faint, etc.

Is this due to the pill or just progestrine( sorry horrible spelling)

What are your thoughts?

I had a 32 day cycle... I usually have a 28 day cycle. How will this effect my ovulation?

Also, could my symptoms possibly be a thyroid problem?

July 07, 2008

Sdin, I had no side effects and resumed a normal 27 day cycle.. I have been off since January 2007

July 07, 2008

I'm thinking that I may have a Thyroid Condition...

July 07, 2008

really no side effects and if any, just a small delay in resumption of fertility..

Only by checking a TSH and or doctor exam can one tell if a thyroid condition exists which is always recommendable, but your symptoms aren't necessarily indicative of one