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Is it normal to miss a period while on the pill?
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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 https://patient.info/health/periods-and-period-problems/missed-periods
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