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Mini pill (cerelle) no periods

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ItsALovelyDayToday · 26/12/2020 13:07

Hello everyone
Just looking for a bit to advice or experience from anyone else.

A coupe of months back I had a medical termination (at home, pills/pessaries) and immediately went onto mini pill as soon as I could. I definitely do not want to have a baby at the moment or maybe ever.

Ever since the termination and then starting the pill, I have had no periods at all. I’m definitely not still pregnant, have taken many tests as paranoid.

I read that this is something that can happen with the pill and to be honest I am mostly ecstatic to have no periods and the associated problems as I was on medication for PMDD before this.

My problem is I am paranoid to have penetrative sex + ejaculation as what if I did get pregnant (I understand pills can fail at times etc), how would I realise I was pregnant without the missed period. Am terrified I’d get pg, not realise until it’s too late and then be unable to terminate or anything.

Am I being silly? Am I missing something? Should I just do pg tests on a weekly basis?!

Thanks if you could be bothered reading this.

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timetochangeagainforever · 26/12/2020 15:49

Hi
Happy new year.
I was in the same position as you a few years ago.
I've been on the mini pill since and very occasionally have 'periods' but only about four a year which is great!
I Have regular sex and have never had a problem regarding its effectiveness but I understand your anxiety as I was dreading the same for a while.
Try not to worry it's as effective as the normal pill and it's cured my period problems and don't intend to come off it!Hope it's works as well for you

fairydustandpixies · 26/12/2020 15:51

I take the same pill and haven't had a period in four years - its bloody wonderful!!!

fairydustandpixies · 26/12/2020 15:52

My family planning nurse described it as the 'Rolls Royce' of contraception!

Mangerfield · 26/12/2020 15:53

I'm the same OP and posted a similar op a few years ago! I'm done having kids so I do occasionally panic that i wouldn't know if I was pregnant - but it's pretty unlikely tbh in my case. I don't think I have any other negative side effects?... so not really inclined to change!

DrMadelineXMASwell · 26/12/2020 16:00

I have been on the mini pill for 6 years and not had a single period. Bliss!

ItsALovelyDayToday · 26/12/2020 16:58

Thanks for all the reassurance! It’s great to hear from so many fans of the pill!

Going to have to trust it really. I’m sure I’ll get over the anxiety.
Thanks so much Wine

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