A member asked:

Started to take the mini pill as i'm breastfeeding. now my period has stopped. took test... not pregnant. is it normal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Because the minipill contains only progesterone, it will not regulate the cycle - but it may suppress the cycle. Many women will not have bleeding or periods at all while taking the "mini pill". Other women will have irregular, unpredictable spotting or bleeding while taking that pill.

Answered 8/19/2016

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