StephY1123

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this forum, but not to PCOS. I was diagnosed over 5 years ago and I am currently on Metformin and Spironolactone. I was also on Ortho-Cyclen, but stopped taking it to lose some weight. I am very happy (and proud) to report that after a lot of very hard work, I have lost 56 lbs! My BMI is well into the normal range and I have dropped from a 12/14 to a 4/6.

Since the beginning, I have always gotten my period. When I got off the pill, my cycles were inconsistent, but they still came. However, I haven't had my period since August 6. I emailed my doctor (I took 2 pregnancy tests, 3 weeks after my missed period and they were both negative) and she isn't worried.

So, I have 2 questions:

1. Has anyone faced something similiar where you have lost a lot of weight, and your periods stopped?

2. How do I restart the pill if I'm not having a period?

Thanks so much for your help!

blondie51482

My doctor told me that dramitic weight loss will effect your period. Also you can take metroprogestrone {spelling}to jump start your period.You take it for 10 days and get it soon after. Then you could start taking the pill again. I have also started the pill when I didnt have my period and i went threw the pack and got it when i was sopost too. Hope this helps!

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Jen K

I think that if you are not getting a period, and want to start a BCP, you can pretty much start taking it at any time. That's what I have been told (and that's what I did).

Jen K