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Mucus Like Brown Discharge And Tiredness With Period Like Cramps. Will Withdrawal During Sex Suffice Instead Of Contraception?

Hi, im 24 years old female sexually active with my partner 7 yrs i have not been on birth control over 2 and a half years i use withdrawl method as contraception (not ttc but would be happy if so). I have a regular 28/30 day cycle, back in august i did not get my period on due date there was a 50 day gap in btween July & august of course i thought i was pregnant!! But then my period showed 2 & a half weeks later started light really heavy & didn't last long as usual, i started to monitor my cycles closely since this happend. Sept period came on so that ment it was a 32 day cycle, oct again 32 day cycle nov again 32 day cycle, also i ovualted on 14/16 during these cycles, Now since nov ended 3 days later i started getting light brown discharge up until my ovulation then clear mucos with brown tinge to it this lasted 3days then following that the brown "spotting" is getting heavier & darker this is day 23 of my cycle.. I was intimate on days 7-8-12 of nov cycle. I know what's going on but it has me very worried i am more tired over d past week mood swings an have slight cramping like my period is going to come but im not due 4 atleast another 8 days.. Any info please thanks you
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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OB & GYN Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

Withdrawal method has high failure rate (15 to 27%) and it depends on ovulation time or fertile days.

In this context, you must undergo one home pregnancy test and TVS scan to rule out the exact pathology including conception. Kindly, consult with your local doctor after test result.

Use regular contraception for highest protection. Good luck.
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Mucus Like Brown Discharge And Tiredness With Period Like Cramps. Will Withdrawal During Sex Suffice Instead Of Contraception?

Hello, Withdrawal method has high failure rate (15 to 27%) and it depends on ovulation time or fertile days. In this context, you must undergo one home pregnancy test and TVS scan to rule out the exact pathology including conception. Kindly, consult with your local doctor after test result. Use regular contraception for highest protection. Good luck.