I had my bub via an emergency CS almost 7 weeks ago and started the mini pill two weeks ago. When I started taking the mini pill I still had a little bit of post natal spotting, but not much at all. Since going on the pill I have had a lot more spotting and it is fresh blood, so have put it down to a side affect from the pill rather than being related to the pregnancy.

Awhile back I had an Implanon which I ended up getting taken out because I had ongoing spotting (i'd spot for about 6 weeks and then only have 2 or 3 weeks without it before it started again). I believe that both the mini pill and implanon are progesterone based so am now wondering if I am likely to find the mini pill as troublesome as the implanon.

Just wondering if others have had spotting when they started the mini pill and how long it lasted for? I'd really like to have a pap smear done, but can't because of the spotting, so am wondering how long I should wait to see if the spotting stops? TIA