Progesterone only pill

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Registered: 09-30-2003
Progesterone only pill
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Mon, 02-19-2007 - 4:19am

I had my second baby in November and after my six week check (so middle of December) started taking the progesterone only pill. Before pregnancy i tool the combined pill(although i did stop to get pregnant! lol) but because of blood pressure problems during pregnancy i was told that i now had to take the progesterone only pill instead.

Anyway about two weeks after i started taking them i had some light bleeding but havent had anything since.

I know that this type of pill can stop your periods and that there is no pill free week but is it possible that i WILL get periods again on it or will i just not have any while taking it? I have to admit no periods at all makes me nervous!

Also how long will it take side effects like sickness etc to go?

thanks
sophie

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 10:31am
The progestin only, or mini, pill is known to cause irregular bleeding. You may have light bleeding, heavy bleeding, irregular bleeding or no bleeding at all. Every woman is different. Bleeding on progestin only contraceptives isn’t nearly as predictable as it is with the combined pill.
Good luck with the blood pressure, and congratulations on your baby!
Holly
Holly
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 2:34pm

Hi Sophie, welcome!


      Jill