Taking the mini pill for three months. ive now been bleeding and cramping for 14 days as if its a heavy period. i cant handle this anymore as my periods used to only be 4 days. can i stop the mini pill right now? what will happen w/bleeding?

See doctor: Your doctor can prescribe a type of birth control pill that will limit your periods to once a year. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Yes: Irregular 'break through' bleeding is common with the mini pill or any contraceptive pill in the first 3 to 6 months. Bleeding is bothersome but usually improve with continuation of the pill. It should be taken the same time everyday. If you stop the pill you will have a 'withdrawal' bleed. However, the likelihood of pregnancy increases if you discontinue the pill.