Should I Stop Taking The Birth Control?

Posted on Tue, 1 Oct 2024

Question: 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.Raju.A.T (7 days later)

Brief Answer:
self limiting

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Birth control methods are usually hormonal. The pills or the loops are loaded with high-dose hormones which inhibit ovulation and implantation. These homronal birth control pills take time for their complete action. In the initial days they may even cause symptoms due to the imbalance in the natural homrones.

I recommend you to wait for few weeks, as the effects are self limiting and need no intervention.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T