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No period on the mini-pill?
Hello! I recently switched from combination pills to the mini-pill because it was what the free clinic had on hand. I've been taking Ortho Micronor (POP pill) during the whole month and I've noticed some changes in my cycle.
For example, while taking the combination pill, my period always arrived spot on and only lasted for 4 days. I started the mini-pill on the last day of my past period as my doctor told me to do so. I waited more than the recommended 48 hours before having unprotected sex. I have been taking it EVERY day at the same hour 7am without missing any pills (I have an app which I use to log my pills). When I began the pill at the beginning of the month I had some light bleeding very similar to a light period. Now that I am at the end of the month, I noticed my period hasn't arrived yet. According to my calendar, I'm 10 days late from the period I used to have when I was on the combined pill.
My alarm raised because I have never experienced a missed period but I've been told the mini-pill has a higher tendency to lighten and stop periods all together. In my head i think "You're fine. You haven't missed pills or taken them late", but of course I still worry since it's new to me. I just want to ease me and my boyfriend's minds. I would like to hear more on women who have had the same experience.
For example, while taking the combination pill, my period always arrived spot on and only lasted for 4 days. I started the mini-pill on the last day of my past period as my doctor told me to do so. I waited more than the recommended 48 hours before having unprotected sex. I have been taking it EVERY day at the same hour 7am without missing any pills (I have an app which I use to log my pills). When I began the pill at the beginning of the month I had some light bleeding very similar to a light period. Now that I am at the end of the month, I noticed my period hasn't arrived yet. According to my calendar, I'm 10 days late from the period I used to have when I was on the combined pill.
My alarm raised because I have never experienced a missed period but I've been told the mini-pill has a higher tendency to lighten and stop periods all together. In my head i think "You're fine. You haven't missed pills or taken them late", but of course I still worry since it's new to me. I just want to ease me and my boyfriend's minds. I would like to hear more on women who have had the same experience.
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