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I stated my period when I was 11. I have never had regular periods unless I was on birth control. I am 21 now and my husband and I are TTC our first baby. I stopped taking the pill in late September and I have only had one period since then. According to my cycle I am 5 days late as of right now. But all tests were negative. I am absolutely terrified that I cannot have kids if I don't have a regular period. I just feel like there is something wrong with my body and I can't have kids. I've considered going to an OB but lack of insurance it would be very costly. I don't know if I am just overreacting or if it's nothing to worry about.

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My biggest piece of advice is you need to start charting, use a basal body thermometer and start taking your temperature at the same time every morning when you wake up and start checking CM. I've been so irregular since I stopped taking my birth control November of 2015. The only way I've been able to track my cycles is by charting, I know it's a lot to do at once but you get the hang of it.

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It sounds like you could possibly have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)... It's VERY common and does not mean you can't have kids :)

I have PCOS and never have regular periods. If I didn't take a 10-day pack of progesterone pills in Oct to induce my period... This would have been my 10th month without a period.

I still haven't had one since Oct.

I'd recommend going to Planned Parenthood -- they help even if you don't have insurance!

You should definitely get a check up if you're TTC ❤️

Good luck & keep us updated!

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I've been off of bc for 13 months and not had a cycle on my own. At month 12 I was referred to a specialist and found that I need surgery to carry a baby to term. It is also why my cycles have not been happening on their own (I "force" one each month with progesterone, since September) and thats been interfering with ovulation. So it can be worth seeing an OB.

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