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I've been on the pill for about 3 years now and decided to come off it 7 months ago as it was never going to be a permanent thing anyway.once i came off the pill i didn't have a period for 5months.I recently had my first period that lasted 5 days however when i did ovulation tests they came up negative.26 days later I had another period that lasted 6 days, which works out that i should have been ovulating a couple of days ago, however, again when i took ovulation tests they came up negative.I'm just worried as i don't want it to affect my chances of having children,im 19,thanks.
What kind of ovulation tests were you using? If you are having periods you are most likely ovulating.
I suggest that you go to a natural family planning instructor and learn more about your cycles.
Go to this website http://www.irh.org/ to learn more.
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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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