Mini-Pill

[LadyCG]

I'm 5 days into the no-break progestogen-only mini-pill, Cerelle. I have insomnia, back-ache, intermittent headache, nausea and crippling breast pain. These are all the typical cyclical symptoms which prompted me to go on the "no-period" pill in the first place.

Are these just "bedding-in" symptoms or do they respresent poor tolerance?

I have an appointment in a couple of weeks with Gynae Surgeon but I'm trying to avoid major surgery for the time being due to work, travel and personal commitments.

Opinions appreciated, thanks.

[waterboatman]

Morning CG xxx
I don't know if this will help. My medical knowledge doesn't go that far.

https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/sexual/a8923/cerelle-desogestrel/

[Sqad]

Not my area of expertise Lady but for what it is worth, in that going on the pill for non contraceptive reasons e.g PMT i feel that you do need to give it time to "bed in" as you aptly put it.
This being your first cycle, perhaps you are asking too much too quickly.

[Cloverjo]

You can take the normal Pill continuously to avoid periods. It’s not harmful at all.

[LadyCG]

A combined pill would have a disasterous effect upon me, Clo-Jo. The last thing I need is more Oestrogen.

[Cloverjo]

Oh, sorry, Lady.