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Is It Normal To Get Brownish Red Discharge/spotting And Cramps?
I've been on birth control for 6 months, I'm due for my period in a day but 2 days ago I took my pill late and got brown discharge I took my pill late the next day as well now I'm due for my period tomorrow and I'm getting brownish red discharge/ spotting I have cramps like I would get before my period is this normal?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Slight menstrual irregularities and spotting are quite common with birth control pills.
In most cases, it will settle by itself even without any definite treatment. If symptoms persist better to consult a gynecologist and get evaluated. An ultrasound scan is required to make a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Slight menstrual irregularities and spotting are quite common with birth control pills.
In most cases, it will settle by itself even without any definite treatment. If symptoms persist better to consult a gynecologist and get evaluated. An ultrasound scan is required to make a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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