Stopped taking the pill and “back to normal”? False alarm. Many people assume that they Stopping the pill and the body is immediately back to the same state as before taking the pill. However, this is often not the case and with the Hormonal changes are accompanied by various symptoms, which can last for different lengths of time from person to person. In common parlance, the term “Post-pill syndrome” You haven't heard of it yet and would like to find out more about the cause, duration and treatment of the symptoms? Then today's blog post is just the right one for you.

It is not uncommon for your body after stopping the pill goes crazy. After all, he has to adjust again and the Hormones in balance t. After stopping the pill, various symptoms can become noticeable. The keyword here is: post-pill syndrome. But what exactly is that? The term "post-pill syndrome" stands for all health problems that a person can experience after stopping a hormonal contraceptive, such as the pill. These can be both physical and psychological symptoms Unfortunately, the list is not exactly short. Post-pill syndrome should not be confused with post-pill amenorrhea, as this refers solely to the absence of a period after stopping taking the pill.

Many people complain that after stopping the pill, the Premenstrual Symptoms (PMS) This makes thedays Before your period, for example, you may be affected by strong mood swings that can even lead to depression. Other symptoms such as breast tension or water retention are not uncommon. In addition, the symptoms you were previously familiar with during your period may become more severe. Often, you may experience heavier bleeding and abdominal or digestive problems. If you have heavier bleeding, our Ultra Collection help you. Here you will find various models that are specially designed for heavier periods. They have an ultra high absorbency and can absorb liquids of up to 60 ml. If you experience abdominal or back pain, we can recommend our Heat belt Thanks to the Velcro fastener, you can use the heat from the integrated hot water bottle wherever you need it.

If your period starts again quickly and regularly after you stop taking the pill, that's all well and good. However, this is not the case for many menstruating people and their period takes a while to arrive. Post-pill amenorrhea This can take weeks or even months.Even an initially shortened or prolonged cycle can make itself felt. 

Signs that your hormone levels have not yet regulated include: Intermittent bleeding or spotting . To prevent these from accidentally ending up in your underwear, we recommend our washable pads - these are of course also available in different absorbency levels. Or do you prefer period underwear? Then you should take a look at our Daily Collection Due to its lower absorbency, it is also suitable for everyday use.  

Do you notice more Pimples or even acne this can also be related to post-pill syndrome. If the pill has been discontinued, it can also lead to Hair loss come.

In addition, people often find that they no longer interested in sex The loss of libido is often accompanied by Vaginal dryness added.  

Weight, intestinal or thyroid problems are also among the most common symptoms of post-pill syndrome.

However, you should keep in mind that these symptoms are not necessarily due to post-pill syndrome. No, there may be other causes behind them, which you should ideally clarify with your doctor.

You may now be wondering what happens in your body after you stop taking the pill and what changes it has to deal with. The symptoms mentioned above are caused by the Hormone levels By taking the pill, the natural communication of the hormone glands has been almost shut down because you have been taking in artificial hormones from outside via the pill, perhaps even for years. 

You have now stopped taking hormones and the hormone-producing glands may not be able to keep up as quickly. Often, it is then the case that the Sex hormone estrogen dominates in the body This is completely normal in the first half of the cycle and the hormone then normally gives up its dominance to the hormone progesterone. However, after stopping the pill, estrogen is dominant throughout the cycle and there is no regulation by progesterone. This disrupts the natural hormonal balance. 
 

Of course, the hormonal imbalance can be different for each person. It can also happen that too much testosterone is produced because the contraceptive pill has suppressed its production during use.

Have you noticed possible post-pill symptoms and don't know what to do about them? First of all, we can reassure you: After stopping the pill, these symptoms are no reason to worry - they usually disappear on their own after a certain amount of time. What you can do, however, is to support your body and thus the regulation of hormones. We have put together a few tips for you:

Sleep
It is important to make sure you get enough sleep at night. Having a set bedtime and wake-up time can help balance your hormones. 

Nutrition
You should keep your blood sugar level stable. You can achieve this by eating as healthily as possible, i.e. make sure you eat a diet rich in protein and consume healthy fats.Avoiding alcohol and nicotine can also be very helpful.
 

Movement
Exercise is important, especially when your hormone levels are out of whack. So how about relaxing a little with yoga or a walk in the fresh air? This way you can kill two birds with one stone, because exercise can regulate your hormone levels and help stabilize your blood sugar. 

Avoid stress
When you are stressed, the stress hormone cortisol is produced in greater quantities. This can cause your hormone levels and therefore your cycle to become even more unbalanced than they already are after you stop taking the pill. If you are feeling stressed, try meditation or various relaxation and breathing techniques. This has been proven to reduce stress. We have put together a few breathing exercises and the corresponding explanations for you in a Blog post summarized.

Often the symptoms only appear after about three months of stopping the pill. But how long does the post-pill syndrome last in total? The duration of the symptoms is also varies from person to person After stopping the pill, you need a lot of patience. It can take nine to twelve months for your hormones to settle down and your symptoms to regulate.

The hormonal changes in your body after stopping the pill can initially have a negative effect on your desire to have children. If your cycle is irregular at first and you do not have any bleeding or ovulation, it can take a while before you become pregnant - for some people it can take up to a year or longer. Ovulation usually starts again, but when that happens is very individual. So once again, patience is the key here. 
 

It is recommended to Cycle to be observed for several months after stopping the pill and write down your impressions. This may make it easier for you to recognize when you ovulate and make pregnancy planning easier.  
 

It is also recommended that you stop taking the pill around 6 months before you want to become pregnant. After stopping the pill, however, the uterine lining must first regenerate and return to its original state. In the first 6 weeks after stopping taking the pill, you should therefore continue to use a condom to avoid disrupting the regeneration process.