Right so I’m on the mini pill. My periods used to be very long like 9-11 days and my flow was heavy. I went on the pill my doctor recommended the mini pill so I was like okay. My periods since being on the pill have been like 7-8 days long however now I want to go on the like proper pill that stops my periods completely. The only issue is being adopted I don’t know my family’s medical history. Does this mean I can’t go on the regular pill?

Im confused because the mini pill is supposed to stop ur periods because there are no breaks and all the pills are hormones? When did you start it.

it doesn’t always stop your bleeds, you can experience breakthrough bleeding - you shouldn’t be taking a break though on the mini pill^^ x and yes likely that’s why the doctor suggested the mini pill as they ask about family’s medical history surrounding blood clots for the combined pill x

Yes I am aware of the breakthrough bleeding why I asked how long they have been on it for :) breakthrough bleeding only lasts a certain amount of time and usually isn’t as heavy.

in my experience on it i have had monthly breakthrough bleeds for a few months last year so wouldn’t stress about it as long as it wasn’t excessive bleeding :) x