Mini Pill?

matc · October 2008

My dr. recc. starting this pill. Tell me the pros and cons...when did you start taking it?

milfy1 · October 2008

I started it at about 7 weeks post partum.

Pros- not too many side effects.

Cons- having to remember to take it every day, the pill lowers my sex drive

nrkloveswrk · October 2008

Ditto....in order to make sure i remember to take it I have set an alarm on my cellphone. LOL!! But aside from that, it is a good choice if you are BFing and don't want an IUD.

nrkloveswrk · October 2008

Oh, I started at about 4mo PP, mainly b/c I couldn't decide if I wanted to do the pill or an IUD

EASwimmer · October 2008

What is the mini pill?

milfy1 · October 2008

the mini pill is an ultra low dose hormone pill for breastfeeding mothers.

the minute you start weaning, you have to go back to the regular pill because the low dose is less reliable.

EASwimmer · October 2008

Thanks. Me and DH were just talking about what we should do. I go in to see th doc in 2wks and will talk about options.

mjcleve · October 2008

I started it at 7 weeks pp and have had NO side effects. I also have troubles remembering to take it though and it relies on you taking it consistently at the same time every day.

Luckystar2 · October 2008

I've taken 3 packs so far.

Pros: its really the only choice besides IUD or condoms for BFing moms. And IUD and condoms just weren't what I wanted. No major side effects

Cons: You can not be late taking it. I set an alarm on my cell phone too. I had some cramping and moodiness when I first started taking it but that was it.

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