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Combined mini-pill

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ali2212
ali2212

I’ve recently been put on the combined mini-pill and I am having some problems that I hope you can advise me on. I’m am nearly 32, don’t smoke, and am in good health. 

Whilst I have been on the pill, I have a very heavy and long period, then a week later have another heavy and long period. I seem to bleed most of the month. Then I don’t get a period for another two months. I’ve also experienced bad cramps at the beginning of each period. 

Before prescribed the pill, I suffered some cramps, but not as bad as this. Also my period was much lighter and didn’t last as long. 

Is this normal? Has this happened to anyone else? 

I am reluctant to go on different contraception but would like opinions on what is available other than the IUD and coil. 

Many thanks. 

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  • glenn04668
    glenn04668 ali2212

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    Your body chemistry is unique to you. The Pill comes in hundreds of different formulas.  Each formula has big fans with wonderful stories and horror stories told by women with seething hatred. 

         There is the perfect pill for you. Someday genetic testing will make that best match on the first try. Until then you have two choices. Trial and error and luck, or detailed notes given to your medical professional. 

         The exact name of the pill you tried is critical. You don't want to repeat a bad experience. And, blaming the wrong formula leads everyone the wrong way. It's like being a rat in a maze with no cheese.

         The big hudle: SYNONYMS. There isn't just one generic name and one brand name. Each formula has hundreds of names around the world. One country can have a dozen names for that single formula.* 

         Progestogen and estrogen both come in many forms and strengths. Someone blames estrogen for a bad experience, which one? Was it the Pill with maximum strength of that estrogen or minimum strength. 

    I wish you the very best of luck, and health.

    *synonyms

    U.S. Generic: norethindrone, Progestin-only Pill (POP)

    U.K. Generic: norethisterone, Progestogen-only Contraceptive Pill (POCP)

    Nickname: Mini-Pill

    Brand Names: US

    Aygestin

    Camila

    Deblitane

    Errin

    Heather

    Jencycla

    Jolivette

    Lyza

    Nor-QD [DSC]

    Nora-BE

    Norlyda

    Norlyroc

    Ortho Micronor

    Sharobel

     

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