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I have endometriosis and have been in the mini pill about 2 years now. i get my period after week 2 of my pack is that normal or do i need to switch?

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Mini pill: The mini pill contains only progesterone. As with all progesterone only contraception abnormal bleeding is a major side effect. This could be bleeding everyday or no bleeding at all or anything in between. The bleeding pattern you describe could be entirely normal for you on progesterone only contraception.

Answered 3/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have endometriosis and have been in the mini pill about 2 years now. i get my period after week 2 of my pack is that normal or do i need to switch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

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