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I'm fairly new at taking birth control. i have only been on Loestrin 24Fe for only one month and have never been on birth control before and i didn't get my period. i spotted for about 1/2 a day, but that's it.i didn't miss any of my pills. the insert that came with my birth control just talks about your period being light, but only spotting for 1/2 a day is really light. my question to you is this "normal" for when you first start taking birth control? once my body adjust to the pill will my periods come as their suppose to?
Your period is a healthy sign of fertility. Since you are on the pill, you are not longer fertile so the period you have isn't going to be a clear sign of fertility. Your body gets confused with all the hormones it has in it and it's not going to do the same thing it did without the hormones. Your body may adjust and have periods that resemble the ones you had before. You will have to wait and see.
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Answers by Expert:
Ramona Quilter
Expertise
Natural Family Planning is a risk-free, safe, and economical alternative to chemical and barrier contraceptives. NFP is easy to understand, aids in fertility awareness for spacing children as well as increasing communication and assisting couples to concieve. I do not answer questions about other forms of birth control.
Experience
I have personal experience with all birth control methods, I practiced NFP throughout my child-bearing years and I am a paralegal with great research skills. I am totally convinced this is a viable alternative and I can back-up my statements with research.
Organizations
National Association of Legal Professionals, (NALS). Couple to Couple League (www.ccli.org - national organization for NFP)
Education/Credentials
Medical Assisting diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies.
Awards and Honors
College graduate with high honors; high school graduate with highest honors;
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