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This is my 2nd month of birthcontrol and i'm supposed to be on the 3rd day of my period and i just have a little light brown discharge.
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
That's OK: If you are concerned, take a home pregnancy test now and then in 1 week. Hormonal contraception always impacts menstrual cycles. You will have to get to know your body's behavior/pattern on the hormone(s). Also, if you are on other meds, they might interfere with the efficacy of the birth control. Talk to your pharmacist or doc about that if it is the case.
Answered 11/24/2014
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Nothing wrong: Sounds like a light period and the dark blood means you are at the end of your cycle.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Not abnormal: When you are on the BCPs your periods are usually much shorted and lighter. It is not unusual to bleed for just one day.
Answered 11/28/2014
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