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What Causes Light Brown Vaginal Discharge While On Birth Control Pill?

Female, 22.I have been on birth control for years and I take it at the same time every day. My periods usually start on Thursdays. On Sunday (4 days before) I started seeing very light and brown discharge/blood. I have never had an irregular period while on birth control. I am married and have sex about twice a week. Is this a sign of early pregnancy? Should I take a pregnancy test, if so when?
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. I have gone through your query and would like to offer my opinion. In the current scenario, chances of pregnancy seem to be less likely as you are very regular with your contraceptive pill. Weight changes that happen while on the pill can lead to hormone imbalance thereby leading to breakthrough bleeds. Implantation bleeding is a fresh bleeding seen around the expected period and lasts usually for a couple of days. Brownish spotting is suggestive of old bleeding. A trans-vaginal/pelvic sonogram is helpful in this situation. Hope this helps.
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What Causes Light Brown Vaginal Discharge While On Birth Control Pill?

Hello, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. I have gone through your query and would like to offer my opinion. In the current scenario, chances of pregnancy seem to be less likely as you are very regular with your contraceptive pill. Weight changes that happen while on the pill can lead to hormone imbalance thereby leading to breakthrough bleeds. Implantation bleeding is a fresh bleeding seen around the expected period and lasts usually for a couple of days. Brownish spotting is suggestive of old bleeding. A trans-vaginal/pelvic sonogram is helpful in this situation. Hope this helps.