[AshAsh86]

The first day of my last period was 03rd December 2022.
I started using the minipill (exluton to be exact) on the 25th December so I am 10 days into taking it.

Here I am waiting for my period cause I really want to switch to the combined pill but no period yet.

So wondering do I just wait for my period whenever it comes or do I stop the minipill and hope my period comes today as it would have if I hadn't started the minipill.

Thing is I assumed my period would have just come as expected but seems not

[Space-Traveller]

I'd just stop the pill if you're supposed to have a period now. You started it on 22nd day of your cycle. Progesterone taken in the second half of the cycle and then stopped helps to have period just after stopping the medication. This is how I treat my PCOS that results in missed periods. So yes, you should have a period 1 to 10 days after stopping. Also, progesterone in general stops contractions of the uterus, so it can delay a period up to until you stop taking it if taken at the end of the cycle (been there done that, by accident).

And in general, the mini pill can stop periods. If this is your concern about the mini pill, I wouldn't worry and not take it because of it. Who wouldn't want to get rid of periods?

However, if I were you and wanted to continue, I would stop and start again after the period starts, like in the instructions for birth control pills, in order to shed endometrium and prevent breakthrough bleeding. If you take progesterone since the first days of the cycle, like in the instructions for birth control, the endometrium doesn't build up as much and you wouldn't have a big tummy and breakthrough bleeding later on.

[Eeshan]

The mini-pill contains only progestin hormone, which can sometimes cause changes in your bleeding patterns.

Since you've been taking the mini-pill for about 10 days and haven't experienced a period yet, it's possible that your menstrual cycle has been altered due to the hormonal changes caused by the mini-pill. In some cases, the mini-pill can result in lighter or irregular periods, or even the absence of periods altogether.

If you're specifically looking to switch to a combined pill, which contains both progestin and estrogen hormones, it's best to consult with your healthcare provider or a gynecologist. They will be able to provide personalized advice based on your individual circumstances. They may recommend waiting for your period to start or suggest an alternative approach for switching to the combined pill.

It's important to remember that discontinuing any form of birth control without guidance from a healthcare professional may increase the risk of unintended pregnancy. Therefore, it's best to consult with a medical expert before making any decisions regarding your birth control method.