Does Lo Loestrin Fe Make You Skip Periods?

Hi everyone. 10 days into this pill pack I started having breakthrough bleeding which lasted for 10 days. It wasn't normal at all... it was just brown "discharge" (sorry TMI) and nothing ever heavy enough to soak a pad or use a tampon. On October 2nd I took my last pill in my pack for Lo Loestrin Fe because I decided to discontinue use from here on out because I don't want to be on birth control anymore. It's now October 16th and I still haven't got my period, or any signs or symptoms of it coming. I took 2 pregnancy tests (a week apart from each other) and they were both negative. I'm not sure what's going on or if Lo Loestrin makes you skips period even after discontinued use but I'm a little concerned as to what's going on if i'm having negative tests when I'm two weeks late... I'll be going to see my doctor if I don't get my period within the next week though. Any suggestions/help would be great.

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Hello, Slc12! How are you?

When you stop a hormonal contraceptive, it can just take a few months for your body to balance your hormones back out on its own, so things return to normal. It's generally nothing to worry about. It basically shuts down your own natural hormones, while you're taking it.

When you do get your next period, it may seem odd, as well. You may bleed longer and heavier than usual.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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