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A 20-year-old female asked:

I got my "period" on time, was brown discharge followed by only a little pinkish blood when i wiped. for a day only. on birth control, never miss pill?

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Dr. Timothy Brownanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience

Normal: This is completely normal on the pill. Periods tend to get lighter over time and sometimes disappear entirely. This does not mean there is a problem and whenever you stop the pill in the future your periods will return normally.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Im currently on the birth control minigyon. The pill free week started last Thursday and I was to get my period on Monday but its not there. I saw some brown discharge but it wasnt blood seeing it was missed with mucus. Could I be pregnant?

Dr. John Berrymananswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience

"Minigynon" bcp ?: Minigynon is a combination oral bcp, and depending on whether you did not start on time, or skipped some active pills, pregnancy is always "possible".... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I'm on birth control so I rarely get periods but my discharge is brown with a little blood mix and it has a bad oder what should I do?

Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered

Internal Medicine 38 years experience

See MD: Abnormal vaginal bleeding or any new vaginal discharge needs evaluation by a doctor or Gyn Midlevel.Many women have a clear mucus discharge each cycle... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I am on the fourth day of inactive pill on my birth control, I have never miss a pill, clear discharge but no period?

Dr. Dale Kristleanswered

Gynecology 42 years experience

It's ok: missed periods are a common ( and desirable) side effect of birth control pills. if you have not missed any pills, the chance of pregnancy is less th... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Took plan b Tuesday and am on lolo estrogen got my period Saturday and was light red period today its red blood but its not as heavy? Should I be concerned if Im on birth control and never missed a pill

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Plan B: The combination of taking an oral contraceptive as well as an emergency contraceptive makes pregnancy Very unlikely. By the way you don't have to tak... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I am having blood in discharge after using birth control patch on the first day of my period. It also bleeds a little more when I have sex.

Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered

Rheumatology 50 years experience

I suspect too little: Progesterone in your patch. Talk with your doctor and mention this!

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