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Is it normal to get dark brown period blood after starting a new birth control?

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Changes can occur: Most people will notice a change in their menstrual bleeding when starting an ocp, or when changing to a new bcp. Dark brown period is within the normal range of effects on the menstrual periods. If it bothers you, you could see about changing to a different pill.

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Answered 8/31/2018

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