BCP question..Is this normal? (ladies)

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Ok so a little background I started having PMS problems in July. So I had to go on birth control pills for a few months. Doctors think I have a fibroid but no one has confirmed this tho. I went off the pills in Sept. (beginning) and had my first period since stopping Sept. 10th. Everything was fine slightly heavy bleeding, no clots, and very little cramping and the cramping was just the first day.

Now the issue. I just started my second period since coming off the pills. I am bleeding heavily, passing clots (not huge ones but still) and I have had hard cramping for 3 days now. Cramping to the point I don't want to move or get out of bed. Is this normal after stopping the pill? Normally I only cramp the first day and usually not this hard cramping.

So is this normal after stopping the pill or do I need to go to a doctor or something.
 

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it can happen, my friend's girlfriend just had this happen actually....uh, we are really good friends
but if the cramping continues for an unusual amount of time I'd maybe get it checked out
 
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What would be an unusual amount of time?
 

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Yes that's normal when you go off the pill. Actually I'm scared to ever go off as my periods (without the pill) last 7-8 days and are H.E.A.V.Y for 3-5 of them. On the pill I bleed *normal* for 1 day and the entire period lasts 3-4 days.

As for cramping I'd say if you've gone into the light stages of the period and still experience cramping, then call the doctor. During the 3-5 day heavy flow I will cramp.
 

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if it continues past your "heavy flow days", then I'd get it checked out
 
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