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A 28-year-old female asked:
I am having dark brown discharges. it comes after my ovulation. i am on yaz plus?
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Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Common: to have breakthrough bleeding, this can be treated , by taking a 4 day break from the pills to allow the uterine lining to stabilize. Use back up contraceptives, condoms to be safe from pregnancy. Discuss with your doctor to be sure.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
I started Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) flex contraceptive pill about a month ago. I'm sexually active. For about 2-3 weeks now I have been getting dark brown discharge. Help!
Dr. Timothy Brownanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Not unusual: This sort of irregular bleeding is not unusual on any pill, especially the first 2 to 3 cycles after you start as your body adjusts to it. It should ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
I take Yaz for 3yrs. This month for the 1st time I'm bleeding for 10 days, the last 5 of which the discharge is light, but thick&brown. Is it normal?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually sel... Read More
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440 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
I am 22 & on birth control pills (yaz) and have been for over a year. I have brown discharge mostly when I wipe. Is this normal? What should I do?
Dr. Ron Eakeranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Common: This type of bleeding/discharge is common on the pill. The pill is still effective and this is more of a nuisance than a problem. The two options ar... Read More
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4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female 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?
Dr. Lyndon Tayloranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Breakthrough bleed: 15% of patients starting birth control pills may experience spotting, called breakthrough bleeding. This nuance bleeding will stop in most cases. If ... Read More
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983 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
My period ended over a week ago, but I've continued to discharge a brown fluid up in till now... On yaz for 5 years. Haven't been sexually active lately, and haven't missed a pill. What should I do? Should I be concerned?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
BCP and discharge: First get a serum HCG test for pregnancy. If negative, taking low dose oral contraceptives like "Yaz" can cause breakthrough bleeding if not taking t... Read More
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