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Im on the mini pill & breast feeding is it normal to get a period your end of the first week of the b.c pills?

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Dr. Tod Aeby answered

Yes, very common: Irregular periods prolonged periods and even no period at all, are common when you are breast feeding and common when you are on the mini-pill. Put the two together and it can be even more unpredictable. Heavy bleeding (soaking pads every 1 or 2 hours) is not normal and you should see a doctor.

Answered 6/5/2013

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A member asked:

Im on the mini pill & breast feeding is it normal to get a period your end of the first week of the b.c pills?

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Dr. Tod Aeby answered

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