Is it normal to miss a period while on the pill?

Dr Rosemary Leonard

If you are using certain types of contraception. Some types of contraception may stop periods. They do not do so in all women; however, it is normal not to have periods (or to have very light periods) if you are using: The progestogen-only contraceptive pill (POP, or mini-pill). The intrauterine system (IUS) - sometimes called a coil. A progestogen contraceptive injection. A progestogen contraceptive implant.

For more information on missed periods, go to /health/periods-and-period-problems/missed-periods