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I've just started my 3rd pack of yaz bcp, i have skipped the placebo pills for the past 2 packs and am getting a brown mucus discharge, is this normal?

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Dr. Lyndon Taylor answered

Breakthrough bleed: 15% of patients starting birth control pills may experience spotting, called breakthrough bleeding. This nuance bleeding will stop in most cases. If it persists, see your doctor to get a new pill.

Answered 9/14/2016

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A member asked:

I've just started my 3rd pack of yaz bcp, i have skipped the placebo pills for the past 2 packs and am getting a brown mucus discharge, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lyndon Taylor answered

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