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Can withdrawal bleeding on birth control be very light and dark brown, and start the first day off the active pill? or is this implantation bleeding?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

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Withdrawal bleeding: This sounds like withdrawal bleeding from finishing the active pills.

Answered 9/2/2014

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A member asked:

Can withdrawal bleeding on birth control be very light and dark brown, and start the first day off the active pill? or is this implantation bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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