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Have Brown Discharge. On Birth Control Pill Microgynon. What Should The Pattern Of Occurrence Of Period Be?

Hi, I have been on the birth control pill Microgynon 30 for around 3years (only stopping due to pregnancy) I had a baby 7 months ago and so am about 5months into taking the both control pill again. My question is when I visited my GP for my 6week check and to get my birth control she told me that as I am prone to falling pregnant on the pill and other method dont agree with my body, that I could take 3packs at once before taking the 7day break, I there fore have done this and am due my period this week, I have started to have a brown colour discharge is this the beginning of my period? And is it true that I can take the birth control as my GP directed therefore only having 4 periods a year? Thank you
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes, it can be taken this way. There is a oral contraceptive called seasonique which is taken for 3 months with only 4 periods a year.
This particular contraceptive is basically microgynon.

The brown discharge that you are noting is likely the beginning of your period.

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Have Brown Discharge. On Birth Control Pill Microgynon. What Should The Pattern Of Occurrence Of Period Be?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes, it can be taken this way. There is a oral contraceptive called seasonique which is taken for 3 months with only 4 periods a year. This particular contraceptive is basically microgynon. The brown discharge that you are noting is likely the beginning of your period. I hope this helps