I was on the pill less than a month. Stopped taking pack when I got to the placebos, and didn't start a new pack. I expected my period a week ago and HPTs have come back negative. Could skipping the placebos affect my cycle or could it be getting off the pill in general?
those placebo pills shouldnt affect anything. They are just reminder pills for people who like to take a pill everyday so they wont forget. You dont have to take them.I think getting off the pill and not starting the new pack is affecting your cycle.
I think what stargirl09 posted is correct. Placebos are placeholder pills so that you know when you are supposed to take them so you don't start taking the pills early or late. It's more than likely the fact that you got off the pill that has affected your cycle. Have you started a new pack yet or are you permanently getting off birth control pills? If you've decided to get off the pills and are switching to a new type, then that would also cause your period to be off. Keep us posted.