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Progesterone only pill, spotting and pain...

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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started these just over 2 1/2 weeks ago, coming to the end of towards the end of the packet but I've got another week or so to go, and I'm spotting - almost like a light period, and I keep getting period pains.

The spotting I know is normal, but I'm pretty sure the pain isn't. Its not severe, it comes in little pangs, like I've just been kicked by a small child.

Worth going back to the dr about or is this normal?

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    LauraOLauraO Posts: 535 Incredible Poster
    :wave: Miss_Riot,

    I am sure you know that there are side effects that can occur when using a progesterone only pill, especially when you first start and you're body is getting used to it. These are all good places to have a read about the progesterone only pill:

    http://www.thesite.org/sexandrelationships/safersex/contraception/progestogenonlypill
    http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Progestogen-only-pill/Pages/Sideeffects.aspx
    http://www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice/contraception/progestogenonlypillpop

    When taking a pill like this everyone is very different and some people find they don't have any side effects, and others experience spotting etc. as you have. It does sound like these pains are causing you discomfort though, so a trip back to the doctors sounds like a good idea to put your mind at rest, or to discuss other POPs or different contraceptive options if this isn't really suiting you.

    Hope you are feeling bit better soon *hug*

    LauraO
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I need to be on something else. It was meant to be a stop gap til i got the mirena fitted to aid my ailling sex life (on the advice of the sexual dysfunction dr)...but thats not really an issue any more...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Miss_Riot wrote: »
    It was meant to be a stop gap til i got the mirena fitted to aid my ailling sex life (on the advice of the sexual dysfunction dr)

    A little OT, but it may help you to know that I recently had my Mirena removed because it nearly killed off my sex life for good, and on researching a little, it's not unheard of as a side effect.

    Just find it interesting that it's recommended as a cure for sexual ails!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Its because my (whatever he is now) was circumsized and I sometimes have a reaction to lubes or condoms, and I'm a bit overweight and get depressed so the pill is a no-no...

    My sex drive isn't the problem, its pain and flashbacks during sex.
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