Post-Pill Period Changes: What to Expect After Stopping Hormonal Birth Control

Question
I was on the pill for 25 years with no adverse effects.  I was taken off the pill in
September due to elevated blood pressure and have not had a period since.  I
am not pregnant (relief!) but is this normal?  I am 47.  Good health otherwise.  
All other info I can gather about this usually revolves around someone who was
on the pill for only a year or two.  When do I worry - or am I just old!??

Answer
Hi Betsy,

I found this article online to help you with your question.

http://www.ehow.com/about_4698326_effects-getting-off-birth-control.html?ref=fue...

There is a part of the article that says that sometimes a woman going off birth control can possibly not have a period for several months after going off the pill. So you could call your doctor if you want or you can wait and see if you develop any pregnancy symptoms.

Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and we can talk more. Be sure to put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email.

Talk soon.
Diane Cheryl