Anybody Taking Errin or Micronor Birth Control Pills?

You could always use the contraceptive films that you stick up inside and they dissolve, too. Between the pill, the BFing, and contraceptive films, you should be pretty safe, I'd think.

xo,

AJ

I took Errin. I had no problems, just be careful and take precautions. We didn't use condoms but were careful in other "ways". When you finish breastfeeding switch pills. Hope this helps.

I took the Micronor for six months while I was nursing and I didn't have any trouble. My doctor told me to be sure and take it the same time every day.

I took micronor twice. The first time it worked great. I had no problems and did't even have a period the 2 years I took it. The second time around I started getting periods after months. They were heavy lasted a week and some months I got two. I just had my third on Dec 26th. We opted for a vasoctemy this time. LOL Good Luck.

A.

I don't know the brand name of the mini-pill I was taking, but I did get pregnant. You have to take the pill at exactly the same time every day, within minutes. If you take any sort of antibiotic, you have to use a backup method. On the package insert of the pill I took, it was listed as being only 80% effective at preventing pregnancy.

I took Errin for 12 months while I breast fed. I had no problems at all on it. However, when you do stop be warned, you might have the period from "you know where." I bled and bled and bled.

Hi,

I took both Errin and Micronor for the first year while I was breastfeeding my now 18 month old daughter. I didn't become pregnant during that time. After I weaned my daughter I did switch because of the dose on those pills being lower. I now use the nuvaring, which is a totally new experience, and I'm very satisfied with it.

Hope this answers your question.

A little about me:
Mom of two girls 2 1/2 and 18 months.

I've been taking Errin since my 6 wk post-partum checkup. I've been on it now for about 18 months. I nursed our baby exclusively for the 1st 11 months and then started weaning her, she was completely weaned by 13 months. I did not have a period at all until last month and then it was just slight spotting. My OB has said that this pill is entirely effective and sometimes some women don't have a period. This month I had more what I would call heavy spotting and that's it. I'm assuming things will go back to 'normal' but they may not. I always had regular periods when I was on the pill prior to getting pregnant but was on another brand. Due to my migraines my OB has advised that I stay on the Errin since some of the other pills can give an increased risk of stroke for those with migraines. The one thing he told me when he prescribed it is that you must take it at the same time every day for it to be most effective, no matter what time you chose, it just needed to be consistent and I've done that as best as I can. I've not heard of anyone else having gotten pregnant with this contraceptive.

Good luck!

I think any progesterone-only bcp is okay for baby while breastfeeding. The concern is only for your milk supply. While a newer mom would absolutely not want to risk her milk supply and potentially damage the nursing relationship by taking bcp, if you are ready to begin weaning soon/would not mind if you have decreased supply or feel that your supply is very well established it should be fine. I am nursing my second child in his 19th month while taking Yasmin and have noticed little, if any decreased supply. I drink almost a gallon of water a day which probably helps! Yeah for you and continuing to breastfeed well beyond the average time in the US and for making choices to protect that relationship with your little one! Keep it up!

First of all congrads on breastfeeding. I to have breastfeed my children actually between the two I have been bf for 37 mts now! anyway I take micronor (the mini-pill) I have taken it for 10 mts now and I am not pregnant! I also took it with my first one for about 16mts, I had no problem. when I first started taking it I had headakes, but that is about all the side effects that I noticed. I have even missed quite a few pills ever now and then. Good luck and again great job for deciding to bf your child....

Hi Hrandee,

I take Errin and have not experinced any problems.

R.

I am not currently taking Micronor (generic for Errin). But I took it with both of my boys while I breastfed. I had no problems with it. And I did not get pregnant. Is there something specific you were wondering?

I took the minipill while breastfeeding my firstborn. My complexion looked great but it did add 5-10 lbs to my frame LOL! I thought you were supposed to take it at the same time daily within 3 hours, not 30 minutes, but that should be easy to check, just read the insert that comes with it.

1 in 20 sounds hight to me, too. 5%, right? Well, breastfeeding will help, too, probably. I didn't get pregnant or have periods the year I was on it. When we decided to conceive again and I stopped taking them, I had my first period 3 months later and conceived that cycle (and I was still nursing.) This was after taking Clomid to get pregnant the first time. We assumed it would be difficult again, but it wasn't, so that pregnancy was both planned and a surprise!

This time I'm hesitant to take it. I know what you take by mouth ends up in the blood/milk stream. I'm reluctant to take a tylenol! So taking female hormones while nursing a little boy feels weird to me. So I haven't decided what to use for birthcontrol this time.

HI B.,
If I were you and did not want another baby right now...I would use a back up plan...condom etc...my friend got pregnant on this pill...and with...the withdrawal method....her baby was only 2 months old!!! So...you are taking a chance if you do not use something else! Or opt out of sex unless the hubby comes up with a better idea. :)

Blesings,
M.

I've been on Errin for almost 2 years now with no problems. My little one still nurses a few times a day. We haven't been careful, except when I first started using the pills, we had to wait a full month for them to take effect instead of the usual week or two.

I'm taking Camila and breastfeeding. It has worked so far. My baby is 7 1/2 months old.

They are whats commonly known as the mini pill and yes the effectiveness of them lowers a lot if they are not taken at the same hour daily (withing 10 minutes or so. Thats how I got pregnant with my second child when my first was only 10 months old lol. So make sure to take them everyday at the same time and if you forget use an alternate method along with the pill for the rest of that cycle

I took Micronor while breastfeeding with both of my girls. Worked great- and in fact, the combination of breastfeeding and the pill, I did not get my period back until I completely weaned. The downside of this pill is that you have to be very specific about when you take it, the same time everyday- at least within 30 min. I recommend putting a reminder out (ie a postit on your mirror in the bathroom) nothing has to be written on it, but everytime you walk in- oh yeah, don't forget your pill. If you miss one, do not double up like you would on a different pill. Get back on track the next day, and take additional precautions for the next couple of days.
Overall- as far as birth control pills- I liked it and it worked well and I was able to continue breastfeeding while on it!
Good luck!

Have you thought about an IUD. I am a breastfeeding mama of a 21 month old and have never had any problems. It even lightens and may even eliminate your period. I have not had one since before I was preggos. And you don't have to remember to take it every day. I love having one.

i'm not taking those birth contro pills, but not sure why your dr is only putting you on either one of those. when i was breastfeeding, my dr put me back on my normal birth control pill. it was a low dose pill, same as i was on beforehand.

I took the Micronor with my first son and it worked great while I was breastfeeding, but be sure to switch as soon as you quit breastfeeding. I did not realize the risk and I got pregnant, suprise!!, 3 months after I stopped breastfeeding, while I was still taking the Micronor. I am taking Errin now while I am breastfeeding my second son, but as soon as I am ready to quit, I am switching! My husband and I also use condoms, because we don't really trust this pill. I am not really sure why I am taking it, but oh well.

I took Micronor after both of my boys and I made sure I took it at the same time every day. I set my alarm clock and the alarm on my watch so that I would not forget. I also chose to take it at 10 at night because I knew I would be in my bedroom where my alarm clock is, and if I wasn't then my watch was set to go off too and it would remind me. This seemed to work for me and so did the pill. Figure out what works best for you but definitely take it at the same time every day and be careful of meds that lessen the effectiveness of the pill. Best wishes.

My son is 4 months old and I am still breastfeeding and so far so good. I hope it works because I have a 4 month old and 2 year old and I am not ready for another one yet.

I can not remember the name of the pill I took while breastfeeding all I know is it was referred to as the mini-pill. I was very nervous about the effectiveness of the pill so we were always extra careful and used a backup method.

I took Errin while breastfeeding. I never got pregnant on it, but had breakthrough bleeding in the middle of every month to the point that I had to switich off of it. If you are breastfeeding, then your body also produces hormones that keep you from getting pregnant. its not full proof, but between the breastfeeding and the Erinn, I think your odds are better then you have been told.

I took the Micronor (minipill) since I was breastfeeding and had no issues with possibility of being pregnant. However, you have to be strict about when you take the pill (everyday the same time). And you must continue breastfeeding. If you stop breastfeeding you need to see your doctor for a change in the pill. Don't miss a pill and if you do (because being a mom you sometimes overlook yourself) just take it asap and try not to miss mor than two a month. Hope this helps. E.

I took Erin for about two years while I was nursing my daugher and never got pregnant. It did make me gail weight. The doctor will suggest you take it at the same time ever day and dont miss a day. My milk supply was good on it and it worked well for me.

I'm currently taking it (my daughter is 10 months) and so far, so good. My dr did say to call her as soon as I stop breastfeeding so she can switch my pills. I have noticed an increase in appetite though.

I was on this for about 11 months while breastfeeding. It worked great with no side effects. I did get my 1st period after delivering about 9 months later. Got off Errin after weaning my son at 1 yr.