micronor and AF

[SylvieA]

Hi everyone
I've started micronor 2 months ago when I got my 1st period. I haven't had one since. Has anyone taking Microror(birth control) and not have periods while still bfeeding. We are not exclusively bfeeding so that is why I find that strange. I've started my 3rd pack and still no sign of it.

[Erin M]

Hi-
I took Micronor from my 6 week postpartum checkup until a few months after that -- my OB actually told me that it's normal to not get a period while taking it.  I didn't get mine back until Katie was 10 months, and I started supplementing with formula around 8.5 months (hadn't nursed in the night for quite awhile before that) -- basically it seems like everyone is different and AF comes back at different times for different people.

Does your OB know that you're not exclusively breastfeeding?  I know mine said when I was starting to drop feeds that I might need a different form of birth control in order for it to be effective.

[katriona]

I've been on Micronor and EBF since six weeks too. No sign or dear old Auntie for me, either. We're down to four feeds a day. Ooh, I wonder if I should check with my doc as to whether another form of contraception is needed. I know my pack says that if taken correctly at the same time each day, the chances of getting pregnant are 1 in 200 (if taken at varying times of the day, it's 1 in 20). I'm pretty religious about it, and assume that the BF is an extra security measure.

[SylvieA]

Thanks for replying.
I'm also religious about taking it. I have them on my bedside table so I don't forget. I have another question. Have any of you gain weight taking this pill. I gained 10lbs in 2 months. I'm heavier than I was a month after the birth of my DS  or I wonder if it's because DS bfeeds less.

[katriona]

Nope, no weight gain for me. Just raging hormonal mood swings  I know they can affect individuals differently.