2 periods on mini pill?

Question

I’ve been taking the mini pill for almost 4 years now. But sometimes I will randomly get two periods in a month. It’s not every month.  It’s like a regular period (back pain and everything) not breakthrough bleeding. Is this normal? Before I started taking the pill I was always very regular and never had this happen. It’s just annoying because I’ll think I’m done with my period and then a week ish later I have one again.

Answer

Mini pills are very sensitive to taking them late because of the reduced hormones. If you do not take them at the same time every day, you lose protection and can experience withdrawal bleeding or breakthrough bleeding.
The advantage of the mini pill is that it has a very low dose of hormones with the health benefits of that. The disadvantage of the mini pill is that it has a very low dose of hormones, making it very important to take at the same time every day.

Answer

It is common to experience irregular bleeding or spotting while taking the mini pill. However, if you are concerned or if the bleeding becomes heavy or prolonged, it is always a good idea to speak with your healthcare provider. They can help determine if any adjustments need to be made to your pill regimen or if further evaluation is necessary.

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Completely normal with that type of birth control. Progestin only methods like mini pills are most known for causing irregular bleeding patterns.