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A 24-year-old female asked:
I have decided to come off my birth control, however i'm still sexually active but we use condoms. i had my period about two and a half weeks ago but now i'm spotting (the blood was at first a bit red but now it's brown). should i be concerned?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Spotting ?'s: After ceasing oral bcp's, you will resume ovulation, and some bleeding occurs when more than one egg is matured simultaneously, since the estrogen from two eggs is elevated, and with ovulation, the drop in estrogen is enough to cause some mild bleeding. Brown discharge is oxidized blood. Check for pregnancy with a serum HCG, as condoms are not 100% protective.
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I use to have heavy periods and now my periods are really light with only brown blood. Not sexually active and not on birth control.?
Dr. Valentin Drezaliuanswered
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Thats normal: Ypur periods may be like this. Dont be worried if your periods are normal.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Had period 2 weeks ago and now I suddenly bleed red and brown blood from the vagina. My sister told me she also bled for 3 days after her period finished. Is this normal? should I be concerned? P.S - not sexually active?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Any new, abnormal or unexplained vaginal bleeding should be professionally evaluated. See a doctor. Good luck.
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Reviewed May 09, 2021
Last updated Nov 11, 2019
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