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t-dawg
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Mini pills and periods

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I'm on my second packed of the mini pill microlut, so I've been taking it for two months. I still haven't got my period. How long does this pill stop your period for? I've had spotting a couple of weeks ago but nothing since.
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Re: Mini pills and periods

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With any kind of oral contraceptive, it often takes a few cycles for placebo periods and withdrawal bleeds to sync up and to become regular. It can take longer, or things can be wonkier, if before you began a pill you did not have regularc cycles., which is common for younger people.

If you finish your third pack and still have not had any spotting nor a withdrawal bleed (the period one has on the pill), then you just want to ring up your prescribing physician to check in with them.
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Re: Mini pills and periods

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Also, as I understand it, you have recently been concerned you may be pregnant. Have you yet taken a test so you can get that sorted?
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t-dawg
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Re: Mini pills and periods

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I had got spotting for weeks after I had asked for help on here. So I assumed that that was sort of my period but it was like spotting because of the pill, so I haven't worried about it. Should I be getting a test?
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Re: Mini pills and periods

Unread post by Eddie C »

There is really no "should", only what would make you feel better. So, if you are worried about pregnancy, taking a test is something you can always do. :)
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t-dawg
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Re: Mini pills and periods

Unread post by t-dawg »

Alright thank you.
But does the spotting symbolise anything?
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Re: Mini pills and periods

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Spotting can happen without signifying anything
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