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What Causes Dark Colored Blood Discharge Before The Period With Birth Control?

I'm suppost to be starting my period.. a few days ago. I just started birth control 2 months ago and it's not like a period blood, it looks more dark. and it doesn't flow out.. it just looks brown when i whipe.. is it because of my birth control? am i going to have a regular period? or is this is?
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Presence of dark spotting is indicative of old blood. Sometimes it can take a few months for periods to regularize while starting birth control pills. However, do take a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Dark Colored Blood Discharge Before The Period With Birth Control?

Hello, Presence of dark spotting is indicative of old blood. Sometimes it can take a few months for periods to regularize while starting birth control pills. However, do take a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician