HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Dark Brown Discharge, Taking Active Pills. Is This Active Pill A Problem?

I have been on tri sprintec for almost a year. I have had no problem with any type of break through bleeding . This week I noticed dark brown discharge the last three days of the active pills. I have been under a lot of stree and I feel like that may be the cause, but I m not sure what s going on. Is brown discharge on a active pill a problem?
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
Report Abuse
OB & GYN Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

Dark brown discharge on last 3 days of active pills may be associated with implantation bleeding in case of failure of the pill or old endometrial tissue combined with vaginal infection. Hormonal imbalance and stress/ depression are other factors for causing the same.

One blood test for beta-HCG & vaginal swab test are required to confirm the diagnosis in collaboration with complete hormonal assay (if there is persistent discharge). Consult with your gynecologist for suggestive measures.

Avoid stress by regular deep breathing/ yoga, take healthy diet with Vitamin & iron supplements, control body wt, maintain genital hygiene and take a sound sleep.

Be well & take care.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hormonal contraceptive


Loading Online Doctors....
Dark Brown Discharge, Taking Active Pills. Is This Active Pill A Problem?

Hello, Dark brown discharge on last 3 days of active pills may be associated with implantation bleeding in case of failure of the pill or old endometrial tissue combined with vaginal infection. Hormonal imbalance and stress/ depression are other factors for causing the same. One blood test for beta-HCG & vaginal swab test are required to confirm the diagnosis in collaboration with complete hormonal assay (if there is persistent discharge). Consult with your gynecologist for suggestive measures. Avoid stress by regular deep breathing/ yoga, take healthy diet with Vitamin & iron supplements, control body wt, maintain genital hygiene and take a sound sleep. Be well & take care.