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Originally Posted by neko2

Ok, first thing to understand is that estrogen is made from testosterone. Your body first makes testosterone, then an enzyme called aromatase converts it into estrogen. There are some drugs which block this process, which are called aromatase inhibitors. These substances cause your testosterone level to go up. Which is, I think, exactly what you wanted.

So... what does this have to do with ovulation? The menstrual cycle is regulated by a structure at the base of the brain called the hypothalamus. This tiny structure monitors the amount of hormones in the blood, and when it's time to ovulate, causes a signal to be sent to the ovary.

The whole point of birth control pills is to add more estrogen so you don't ovulate. If you take estrogen then the hypothalamus will think that there's already an egg and won't try to make another. By taking all this anti-estrogen stuff, you are counteracting the effect of the birth control pills.

Ok I never had a cycle for a very long time. I'll give you my times and you can interpret this.

Sept 2 2004 live birth. March 2006 Stopped nursing. April 06 spotting. June 06 Supplements. September 06 2 day cycle. October 22 06 start cycle, October 25 end cycle. Second week of November, Positive pregnancy test.

I have not taken birth control for ages. Not since October 03. I took it 2 weeks to start my cycle. I don't normally have cycles but if I take birth control I start my period.