mini-pill, when to start?
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Topic: mini-pill, when to start?
Posted By: ALittleLoopy
Subject: mini-pill, when to start?
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 5:53pm
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iv just got my mw to prescribe the mini pill but dont really know when i should start taking it??
TMI TO FOLLOW I have got brownish/red smeared discharge and have since about 4 weeks PP. So my question is do i start now, wait for this "bleeding" to be totally stopped or wait till my next period (if i get one as am breastfeeding)???
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 6:12pm
I just got told to start it at the 6 week mark. Looking forward to having a proper catch up and more Charlotte-snuggles soon  -------------   
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 7:09pm
Don't wait for your period - it might be months away. You can start it whenever you feel ready, my MW also suggested around the 6 weeks mark was as early as you'd want to start. I think I started at just over 5 weeks cos I wanted some action 
My PP bleeding had stopped by then, but I did get a period every second week for the first 8 weeks on the minipill  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 7:20pm
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Yup, I just started taking it then waited the magic 14 days to reach safety! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 7:52pm
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I didn't start until 4 months Post baby but MW told me 6 weeks is a good time to start (when you get their jabs, doc check etc) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ALittleLoopy
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 7:54pm
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haha we double protect
@babe - totally hun, you have my number, shes 9lb 1oz now hehe guttered youll be moving away though
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lolPosted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 11:09pm
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Yeah your fine to take it now, seems as your nearly 6 weeks PP
And go you!, lol, I was so not in the mood for any action both times until the kids were about 3 months old LOL, lost my mojo I did! ------------- |
Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 22 October 2010 at 9:38am
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yea i dont know how ppl wait 6 weeks, we made it to about 4 both times. lol. if you are protected using condoms or something then 6 weeks is good cos its the magic number when your body is all back to normal as far as hormones and stuff go. just remember the mini pill isnt very effective and only protects 21ish hours a day so whatever you do never ever forget to take it bang on the same time every day. and try and get something more reliable once you stop bfing :) ------------- 
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