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Q: Lack of a period and birth control
asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 19th, 2008
Should I be concerned that I have not gotten a period in almost 2 years?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on June 20th, 2008
Birth Control Answer A4295
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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