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Re: Mini Pill and Menstruation

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 07:33:20 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 18 Mar 2001, Jane wrote: >
>I'm on the minipill as I am still breastfeeding my one year old son. I
>keep getting my period which is driving me insane. It's more than just
>breakthrough bleeding - I appear to be getting a period of up to 4 days
>every 10 days or so. I get the backache too - so it's like a real
>period. What's the go with the minipill? I know you're supposed to take
>it at the same time every day, which I endeavour to do and that it works
>my altering your cervical mucus but can it stuff your period up too?
>
>Thanks

Jane

This is the way all progesterone contraception works. You never really get a 'period', just this irregular bleeding. It is normal for this pill 

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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