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I started birth control on the 11th of january. today, i'm experiencing a brown discharge. is that normal when taking the pill?
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It can be normal: It can be normal if you are on low dose pill. If it continues after 2-3 cycles - you can ask your Gyn to change the dose. Spotting can also happen if you miss pills. Try to stick to same time everyday for taking pill. Also if you are started on OCP because of irregular periods, it might take 2-3 cycles to regulate.
Answered 1/21/2016
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