Is It Normal To Have Dark Brown, Clotty Discharge After Starting Birth Control Pills?

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2022

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Question : 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?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (3 days later)

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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It's a normal phenomenon of the dark bleeding during the contraceptive pills, need not worry if the heavy bleeding is seen then only consultant the doctor. Do not stop the pill.

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

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng