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Just started birth control this month. soon after i got my period. it has lasted 2 around weeks and now i have heavy brown discharge. is this normal?
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Not unusual: The first few months after starting there can be spotting for some time. If you are on the BCP, and it should regulate by 3 months,if you don't skip any. If not, check with your doctor who might Rx a different med. The progestin only BC like Depo can also cause spotting for a while.
Answered 9/8/2014
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