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I havent had a period in about 6 months since coming off the pill.I was on the pill since I was 17 which is now 8 years and am going to start to try for a family with my long term partner.I havent however, had a period since coming off the pill and I am scared.My doctor says this is normal but it doesnt feel it and I am scared that I will never be able to have children....can you help!!!!!!!!!!!
It can take some women a long time to recover their normal cycle after being on the pill. How long does your doctor say she/he will let you go without a period before some kind of intervention? Did you ask that question? You also may want to learn more about fertility and ovulation. Check on the web for your local natural family planning provider.
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Answers by Expert:
Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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