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Is Cramps And Brown Discharge After Surgical Abortion Without Bleeding Normal?
I had a surgical abortion about 8 weeks ago. No bleeding after procedure what so ever. Went on birth control patch about 4 weeks ago. Thought I was finally getting my period ( had cramps ) but all I see is dark brown discharge, like the stuff that comes at the end of a period. Is this normal?
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
Hello and welcome,
Such discharge is common after using birth control. They are known to cause menstrual irregularities.
Still, as you started the patch a bit late, I suggest that you get a urine pregnancy test to rule it out. If it is negative, do not worry as birth controls cause irregular bleeding.
Thanks for using HCM.
Have a good day.
Dr Nilajkumar Bagde
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
Such discharge is common after using birth control. They are known to cause menstrual irregularities.
Still, as you started the patch a bit late, I suggest that you get a urine pregnancy test to rule it out. If it is negative, do not worry as birth controls cause irregular bleeding.
Thanks for using HCM.
Have a good day.
Dr Nilajkumar Bagde
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
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