mini pill question

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2004
mini pill question
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Tue, 05-11-2004 - 12:52am
I wasn't sure whether to post on this board or the breastfeeding board--hopefully someone here can help me.

I've been on the mini pill (Ortho Micronor)since my daughter was born last August. We are still breastfeeding, though less often since she has started solids. Up to about two weeks ago, I hadn't gotten a period, which was a nice break from dealing with it every month. Then, all of a sudden, it showed up on the last week of April. The period was "normal" for me--it lasted a week, then was gone.

I know that when you are on the mini pill, it is possible to have your period. The problem is that mine started up again yesterday, so basically, I had about a week off between my period ending and starting up again. Is this something that can happen when you are on the mini pill? Could it have anything to do with not breastfeeding as much? Should I be worried? My periods were regular before having the baby and starting on the mini pill.

Any advice would be appreciated!

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2003
In reply to: schili
Tue, 05-11-2004 - 7:37am
I breastfed my two children. Though I wasnt on the minipill(or anything hormonal), When I started to nurse less often(due to solids also) I had a period. Obviously I was ovulating. I cant say that is the same for you. It is something I would check with the dr.

~Josie

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: schili
Tue, 05-11-2004 - 10:48am
I was on micronor for blood pressure reasons after having my baby (We couldn't breastfeed)....I didn't like it...I had 2 periods each month for the first few months I was on it (some call it breakthrough bleeding but it was like having 2 periods each month)....I had awful cramps and very heavy bleeding....It eventually went back to just 1 period each month,but I was very unhappy with my experience.I didn't get pregnant (it was effective in that way),but it wasn't for me....