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I started birth control 2.5 weeks ago, &for the last week i've had dark brown discharge, sometimes with a little blood. is this normal?

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Dr. John Sand answered

Yes: For the first month or so of birth control pills your body is still adjusting to the pill cycle; you may bleeding or spot irregularly during this time. It helps to initiate birth control pill with a menstrual period.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I started birth control 2.5 weeks ago, &for the last week i've had dark brown discharge, sometimes with a little blood. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Sand answered

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