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A member asked:

Is it normal to have more brownish black blood then fresh blood on your period after getting back on birth control? i've also had spotting.

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

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Yes: doesnt sound terribly worrisome. I'd wait a few weeks, even a few cycles before getting to your doctor. Unless, of course, the period is longer, more clotting or spotting, etc. most likely it will normalize over a few cycles.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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