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Why Am I Having Brown Sticky Discharge And Twinges In Abdomen Even After Taking Microgynon?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2014
Question: I am on BC pill Microgynon, and have been on and off for a few years. For the last couple of weeks I have been getting heavy dark brown sticky discharge, despite still taking the pill. I have also noticed some twinges in my lower abdomen. Any idea what could be causing this?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer: SIDE EFFECTS OF BC / ENDOMETRIAL HYPERPLASIA Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. As you have mentioned, you are having PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome. In this condition, there is basic hormonal imbalance. Due to this, the ovaries are studded with multiple eggs, but none gets matured to form a dominant follicle. THus ovulation is unpredictable and periods are irregular. Often, the endometrium ( the lining of the uterus ) builds up but is not shed on a regular basis, leading to endometrial hyperplasia ( thickening of the lining ). Then this leads to on and off spotting or brownish bleeding, instead of a proper period. Probably this is what is happening. Another possibility is that the spotting / brownish discharge and the twinging / cramping are side effects of the BC pill. These are common side effects, often experienced by women. In a lot of cases, switching over to a higher dose pill ( with higher estrogen content ) helps to alleviate these symptoms. Please consult your doctor, and go for a pelvic ultrasound scan This will reveal if endometrial hyperplasia is existing. If not, switchover to a different brand of pill. Of course, if you are sexually active, with any kind of abnormal menstrual bleeding, a pregnancy test should always be taken as a precautionary measure. Take care. Please feel free to discuss further.
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Why Am I Having Brown Sticky Discharge And Twinges In Abdomen Even After Taking Microgynon?

Brief Answer: SIDE EFFECTS OF BC / ENDOMETRIAL HYPERPLASIA Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. As you have mentioned, you are having PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome. In this condition, there is basic hormonal imbalance. Due to this, the ovaries are studded with multiple eggs, but none gets matured to form a dominant follicle. THus ovulation is unpredictable and periods are irregular. Often, the endometrium ( the lining of the uterus ) builds up but is not shed on a regular basis, leading to endometrial hyperplasia ( thickening of the lining ). Then this leads to on and off spotting or brownish bleeding, instead of a proper period. Probably this is what is happening. Another possibility is that the spotting / brownish discharge and the twinging / cramping are side effects of the BC pill. These are common side effects, often experienced by women. In a lot of cases, switching over to a higher dose pill ( with higher estrogen content ) helps to alleviate these symptoms. Please consult your doctor, and go for a pelvic ultrasound scan This will reveal if endometrial hyperplasia is existing. If not, switchover to a different brand of pill. Of course, if you are sexually active, with any kind of abnormal menstrual bleeding, a pregnancy test should always be taken as a precautionary measure. Take care. Please feel free to discuss further.