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My last few periods have been dark brown at the start and are usually red. been on birth control since march. is this normal?
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See details: Birth control pills will usually change the appearance of your menstrual flow. Typically, it becomes lighter, shorter, and darker. Many woman get very light brown staining. I have patients that get no visible bleeding. If there are no other symptoms, I would not be concerned with it.
Answered 10/4/2016
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