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Q: Quick Question

asked by: jamie88 on August 10th, 2006

New User

Ive been taking birth control since the end of november..Just recently in the past 2 months like 4-5 days before im supposed to start taking the green pills (aka the week my period is supposed to come) ive experienced like brown spotting..And its not in my underwear its just when I go to the bathroom and wipe. I take my birthcontrol everyday when I wake up, and it never did this before. I was just wondering what it could be?

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cln1812

replied on August 10th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

You are probably experiencing breakthrough bleeding. It is a common side effect of birth control pills. It is nothing to worry about, but if it becomes unliveable--for example, I bled 3 weeks out of the month on ortho-lo--you might have to call your gyno and ask to try a different pill.

jamie88

replied on August 10th, 2006

New User

Yea its only like a couple days before my period and like I said its not in my undies but just when I go to the bathroom..My mom said the same thing..I was just worried that something might be wrong with me

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