“My period only comes when I take the pills. Has my body become dependent on them?”

No. Let’s look at why this can happen.

PCOS means polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a hormonal condition that can make the ovaries release eggs irregularly. When that happens, periods may be months apart.

Depending on the medicine your doctor prescribed, it may bring on bleeding or make it more predictable. But bleeding while taking the medicine does not necessarily mean your ovaries have started releasing eggs regularly.

So if your periods disappear again after you stop, it does not mean the pills made you dependent. It means the reason your periods were irregular may still be there.

If you have gone about three months without a period, arrange a review. Tell your doctor if you hope to become pregnant so your treatment plan can reflect that. PCOS may make pregnancy harder for some women, but it does not mean you cannot have a baby.