Lack of a period and birth control Posted: 06-19-08 12:20pm
Should I be concerned that I have not
gotten a period in almost 2 years?
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Birth Control Answer A4295 Posted: 06-20-08 09:35am
Current medical status: Have not gotten a
period since before I was pregnant with my
youngest daughter who just turned 1. I
took Nora-Be (mini)birth control pills
while I was breastfeeding and have just
finished my first month of regular birth
control pills. I'm on day 5 of the placebo
and still no hint of period.
Lack of the period for a whole year after
delivery is probably due to the
breastfeeding and usage of
progesterone-only (mini) pills. You
shouldn’t be concerned because that is
normal. You should get your period in the
next few months. Regular (combined) birth
control pills should help to achieve that.
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