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EBF, minipill, period?

kimsykimsy
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DD is just over seven weeks old, and I started the minipill last Monday. I EBF (DD nurses every two to three hours), and I am very diligent about taking my pill on time every day.

Yesterday, I got my period. At least, I'm pretty sure it's my period. Heavier than spotting, and I have cramps. I haven't had any PP bleeding in about 3 weeks. I am super bummed.

Has anyone else had this happen? And if so, did your periods continue regularly from there, or was it an isolated occurrence?  

Baby E: July 3, 2009 Baby M: February 22, 2012
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Re: EBF, minipill, period?

  • christinak22christinak22 member
    I didn't get my period with DD on the minipill and EBFing until I started weaning her at six months and haven't had it with this one yet, either.  I'm sorry for you!
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  • jrcr07jrcr07 member
    Yep, I got mine at 4 1/2 weeks PP after starting the minipill. I am EBF and take the pill at same time! It was heavy, red bleeding with cramps and dr. thought it was period.  It lasted 5 days.   Not sure if it will continue each month, or if that was isolated.  It sucked to get it so early!!
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  • hannahbagelshannahbagels member

    My sister and I EBF'd and got our periods back quickly (neither took the minipill). Sucks ;). It takes a while for your body to regulate itself so you might get another period in 28-32 days but don't freak out if your don't. Mine came every 60 days (til I got pg again). My sisters are generally every 30 days.  

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  • zubenescamalizubenescamali member

    i started the minipill last week and friday i thought i started my period.  i EBF and was p!ssed to see it come so early. but now it appears to just be spotting?  my cycles usually start with a day or so of spotting, so i'm still unsure.  oh and it's been several weeks since i had any pp bleeding too. 

    i hope this is isolated!  it took like 17 or 18 months to come back with DD1 (i weaned shortly after her birthday).  i was really hoping...

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  • kimsykimsy

    Thanks ladies. Guess we're the lucky ones, huh?

    To add to my frustration, my cervix is still a little low from delivery, and I'm having trouble with tampons. I. HATE. PADS!! Ugh.

     

    Baby E: July 3, 2009 Baby M: February 22, 2012
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