Alexander B. asked
I started birth control 3 weeks ago and have had brown discharge for the past 7 days, cramps for the past 2 days, and noticed red blood today. This is my second time taking birth control, and my last period was on November 21st. I am taking the pills regularly and don't start the placebo pill for another 5 days. What could be causing this and should I be concerned?
April 10th, 2023
Alexander B. answered
The bleeding and irregular period you're experiencing in the first month or two of taking birth cont...
April 10th, 2023
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