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Suggest Treatment For Abnormal Menstrual Bleed

I have started taking birth control about 3 weeks ago. I have had my period now twice. Its a dark brown almost black color with a red tint. Its also a dry blood clot. Im not actually bleeding heavy its really light just clotty. Should I stop taking the birth control or call my doctor or is this normal?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

The possible causes are:
- You are taking the pills irregularly, missing a dose or not taking pill at a fixed time of day, in such case you should stick to the exact schedule advised by your prescribing doctor.
- If you are taking progesterone only pill, menstrual irregularity is its known side effect. The irregularity decreases over the time of regular intake of the pills.
- The only precaution to be taken is to keep a good genital hygiene.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Abnormal Menstrual Bleed

Hi, The possible causes are: - You are taking the pills irregularly, missing a dose or not taking pill at a fixed time of day, in such case you should stick to the exact schedule advised by your prescribing doctor. - If you are taking progesterone only pill, menstrual irregularity is its known side effect. The irregularity decreases over the time of regular intake of the pills. - The only precaution to be taken is to keep a good genital hygiene. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician