Mini Pill side effects

[~Debbie~]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask, so, please move if not

I have been on the mini pill for about 5 weeks, and get headaches, nausa & dizzy spells, and my fingers get bloated type feelings. I am not sure if its related, but, a friend mentioned that she had similar experiences when on the mini pill. I received no little info sheet when i got the pill, so i am not sure.

Also, i have not yet got AF, and havent physically b/f Aiden since he was about 7weeks. I expressed till he was 10weeks, and formula since then. Is the mini pill preventing me from getting AF?

Is it still possible to fall preg while on the mini pill?

[Mum0809]

Hi Debbie
I got a bit of info but I have never been on it
The Mini-Pill is 96 percent to 99 percent effective. The mini-pill must be taken at the same time every day, with only three hours leeway eitherside of the usual time of taking it.If a pill is forgotten, another form of contraception (e.g. condoms) must be used until three further pills in a row have been taken if you do not wish to become pregnant.

Disadvantages/side effects?
An increased risk of spotting between periods
Irregular bleeding
No periods
The effectiveness of the Mini-Pill can be reduced by other drugs so check with your doctor or your local family planning clinic.

[~Debbie~]

Thanks Jo.

If the mini pill is stopping AF, then, cant that then cause me to have problems falling preg when i come off the pill, as my cycle will be majorly disrupted?

[Mum0809]

Hi Debbie
I don't think it would cause problems falling pregnant. When your on the Ordinary Pill you still get AF but its not really a real period.

I found a list of other known side effects:
*If you did become pregnant while taking the mini-Pill, there is a chance that the pregnancy might be ectopic, that is outside the womb - so if your period is late and you get pain in your lower tummy, contact a doctor fast (ectopics are said to be rarer with the recently-developed Cerazette).
*you may get spots on your skin.
*you could get tender breasts.
*there's a small risk of cysts in the ovaries – indeed, it’s best not to use the mini pill if you’ve already had an ovarian cyst.
*nausea and headache sometimes occur.

I was going to go on the mini pill from my bub is born but after reading some of the side effects I don't know if I will. I don't know how common the side effects are.

[ray]

hi debbie,
my name is ray. My answer to you is yes you can get pregnant on the mini pill, i became pregnant twice. The mini pill is for breastfeeding mothers i became pregnant because i have a blood condition and i wasn't allowed on the normal pill, so i was on the mini pill for a couple of years.
If you a getting headaches and feeling dizzy my suggestions is stop taking it and find another conception, you can't function like that and look after a baby.
Goodluck with everything.

ray