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My son is now 7 mo and i decided to go back off the pill, i am nursing still only once a day now,but have missed a period since going off the pill. We are not trying to get pregnant yet, is this normal? should I be concerned?
Esther,
If you have missed a period since going off the pill, there is a chance of you being pregnant again.
Keep in mind though, that it might just be your body adjusting to the change. Breastfeeding can also make your period absent and some people use it as a form of birth control, BUT I'm pretty sure that it is only effective when you nurse continuously throughout the day, every day, and if you hadn't had a period yet since giving birth. Since those don't apply to you, I would say that nursing is not preventing any pregnancies in your situation.
If your period is at least a week late, I would suggest taking a pregnancy test.
Good luck, and thanks for your question,
Lyndsay
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Lyndsay Mercier
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I can answer questions regarding birth control options and their effectiveness, which one might be right for you, where you can get birth control,possible side effects, insurance and pharmacy issues, and any other question you may have!
Experience
I am trained in Sexual Health Peer Education, and have extensive training regarding birth control and STIs. I am also a volunteer for Planned Parenthood, a leading provider of low-cost birth control.
On a more personal note, I got pregnant at the age of 15 so I can tell you which methods do not work. I am also a current user of birth control and have had personal experience with a number of different methods.
Organizations
I am the President of Northern Michigan University's chapter of VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood, which is a student organization focusing on sexual health and education, unplanned pregnancy prevention, and STI prevention.
Publications
I have written an article regarding my teen pregnancy story which will be published on www.teenwire.com on June 24th.
Education/Credentials
I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and Gender Studies. I am trained and certified in Sexual Health Peer Education and am currently teaching a college course focusing on STI prevention.
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