I quit taking sprintec a month ago. I should have gotten my period today. I also got a negative pregnancy test. I had sex during my ovulation time with the withdrawal method. Can I be pregnant or is my body just adjusting to being off the birth control?
Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Ovulation resumes in a couple of cycles after stopping hormone contraception. Moreover, home pregnancy tests do not read early, but 3-7 days after a missed period and when performed with a fresh early morning sample of urine. Some erratic cycles are common as the body adjusts itself to altered hormone milieu. Maintenance of a healthy body weight is another factor influencing the hormone balance. I would ask you to wait for another week before repeating the pregnancy test and going for further advice. Else, you can go for the blood test now for faster management. Hope this helps.