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Should I Start A New Pack Of Birth Control Pills If I Have Brown Discharge?

I had my last period on time, started my new pack of pills on Sunday and everything was fine. Then I missed 2 pills and began having brown discharge. Now it is time for me to have my period again, I am on the placebo week. Should I start a new pack? Or continueto wait?
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
If you use the pills according to guidelines only complete protection from pregnancy can be expected.
For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.com/2013/11/general-guidelines-of-using-combined.html

As you missed two pills, complete protection from the pills cannot be expected.
So, better to use some additional method of contraception during this week.
If you do not get withdrawal bleeding in this week, go for blood test for pregnancy.
If test comes negative, you can start new pack.
Take care.
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Should I Start A New Pack Of Birth Control Pills If I Have Brown Discharge?

Hi, Thanks for the query. If you use the pills according to guidelines only complete protection from pregnancy can be expected. For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.com/2013/11/general-guidelines-of-using-combined.html As you missed two pills, complete protection from the pills cannot be expected. So, better to use some additional method of contraception during this week. If you do not get withdrawal bleeding in this week, go for blood test for pregnancy. If test comes negative, you can start new pack. Take care.