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koopins
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minipill and periods

Unread post by koopins »

Hi everyone!,

So, I have been taking norethindrone as a birth control pill for about two and a half months. I have never missed a pill and have never been late with the pill. My issue is that I have only had one period since starting the pill. My boyfriend and I had condomless sex on September 4-5th, but two negative pregnancy tests have proved that not to be the cause of my missing period. My question is: Is missing a period on this pill anything to be worried about?
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Re: minipill and periods

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Hi koopins,

In the first little while after starting the pill, you may find that your cycle adjusts, meaning periods come late/early or seem to skip a month. You can find out more here:
M.I.A or, Dude, Where's My Period?
Also, just to check, are you and your boyfriend up to date on your STI tests?
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Re: minipill and periods

Unread post by koopins »

Yep, my boyfriend was tested about a year ago and I was tested about a month ago as part of a wellness exam. We are both each others only partner and we have been together about 4 and a half years now
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Sam W
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Re: minipill and periods

Unread post by Sam W »

Right on :) Just something we like to check if a user mentions not using a condom.
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