I have been feeling some weird cramping like shooting pains in my hips. I have been off the pill for 4 weeks now. We are trying to conceive. My period is not scheduled to be here for one more week. Could this cramping be a sign of pregnancy or just an affect of being off the pill?
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Hi MJ
It is unlikely that cramps in your hips are a symptom of coming off the pill but if the cramp was just for one or 2 days then it could be a sign of ovulation. If you have been on the pill for a while, it can take your body a while to get used to the normal cycle and your period pains could be much stronger.
Typically, it takes about three months for full fertility to return. Some women may find that it takes closer to six months for them to become pregnant. Other women become pregnant immediately after going off of the of the pill. It really depends upon your body’s own natural cycle. Though you can try to get pregnant immediately after coming off of the pill, it is usually recommended that you wait a little while. Allow your body to go through one or two regular menstrual cycles. This will help your body get back in sync again, and will also help you to pinpoint your ovulation dates. If you are trying to get pregnant after using the pill, here are some tips that may help you improve your chances. * Eat as nutritiously as possible. * Begin taking folic acid supplements. * Quit smoking. * Limit your intake of alcohol. * Try to manage your stress. Best of luck to you.
It is probably cramps because you are about to get your period.Its called PMS
Be honest and be true to yourself.
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