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Have Been Taking Lutera Birth Control. Why Am I Bleeding Dark?

I have been taking Lutera birth control pills for almost 3 months now and this is the first time this has happened. I had my period about a week ago (8/23-8/30) and I m still bleeding , except it s a sticky/chunky, thick black colored blood , almost black! Is this normal? If it keeps going on, should I see my doctor and change BC?
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
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hi,
thank you for your query.

what you are experiencing are the classic side effects of luthera birth control.
a lot of women experience Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first 4-5 months of use.this along with clots,passage of dark colored blood is seen.there may be associated nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement.

i would advise you to consult your OB/GYN to change the birth control method to a more suitable one.

thank you,
wishing you good health
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Have Been Taking Lutera Birth Control. Why Am I Bleeding Dark?

hi, thank you for your query. what you are experiencing are the classic side effects of luthera birth control. a lot of women experience Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first 4-5 months of use.this along with clots,passage of dark colored blood is seen.there may be associated nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement. i would advise you to consult your OB/GYN to change the birth control method to a more suitable one. thank you, wishing you good health