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How long into the break from the pill should you bleed?

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anna34994
anna34994

I started taking the combined pill for the first time on the 19th of November, I finished the pack on the 8th of December (I lost one pill so took 20 instead of 21). Its been 4 days since I started the 7 day break and I havent bled or had a 'period' yet. Is this normal? and if so when should it start?

I can't be pregnant since I havent done anything. if I don't bleed by the 7th day of the break should I start the next pack or wait until I bleed?

 

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  • 600Hornet
    600Hornet anna34994

    Posted

    Carry on taking the Pills again as normal after the 7 day break. I wouldn't worry too much about it but of course if you are very concerned you can always talk a nurse/GP. 

    I have been on the combined since the age of 16 and my periods stopped on it completely for years. They did come back eventually a few years back but are pretty light.

  • kerr04664
    kerr04664 anna34994

    Posted

    Hello Anna34994, your period can start anywhere between 3-5 days after you have stopped taking the pill.
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