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What Causes Brownish Discharge When The Contraceptive Pills Are Missed?

I just started birth control last month, I missed a total of four pills last week, I am sextually active and it has been 6 days and now im having a brownish tint, possibly blood and discharge. I am no where near suppose to have my period yet. What does this mean?
Sat, 2 Nov 2019
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Hello,

Since you missed 4 doses of the pills, you are likely to have breakthrough bleeding. The spotting could be due to that.

Hope this answers your query
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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What Causes Brownish Discharge When The Contraceptive Pills Are Missed?

Hello, Since you missed 4 doses of the pills, you are likely to have breakthrough bleeding. The spotting could be due to that. Hope this answers your query Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal