Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
On Birth Control Pills. Occasional Periods. Black, Brownish Bloody Discharge. Reason?
Hello Doctor,I'm on the pill and have been for about 9 months now it is the mini lower dose pill, in the last 3 months I've had a period 6 days after I finish the pill packet,then 6 days before I finish the packet and now I'm 17 days into this packet and I have dark black/brownish blood yesterday for a little while then again tonight what could it be? Thanks Richelle
Wed, 22 May 2013
Hello:
If you are in a progestin only pill (mini-pill). The bleeding pattern that you are describing (scant infrequent bleeding) is something expected to happen.
If this is not bothersome, you can continue taking the pill.
If you fill that you are bleeding too much, maybe it is time to consider switching your birth control method.
If you are in a progestin only pill (mini-pill). The bleeding pattern that you are describing (scant infrequent bleeding) is something expected to happen.
If this is not bothersome, you can continue taking the pill.
If you fill that you are bleeding too much, maybe it is time to consider switching your birth control method.
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Progesteroen-only pill
Loading Online Doctors....