Hi there,
Ive been experiencing brown discharge ranging in light to dark for about 36 hours. I took two NEGATIVE pregnancy tests and I have never missed a pill. Also, I do not get my period as I skip placebos
Why do you think I'm getting this discharge and what can I do?
UPDATE: i just got out of the shower and some of it was "leaking" brown liquid. im definitely spotting as well
please help, just kinda freaking out and want it gone
Dear Kelly,
Sounds like you’re experiencing breakthrough bleeding. Just to be clear, what type of oral contraception are you taking: combined pill or progesterone only? So when you say you skip placebos, I’m assuming you’re on a combined pill but you don’t have a pill-free break, i.e. you just run the pill packs back-to-back?
If that’s the case, then breakthroughs are more common. There’s nothing too serious, but glad to hear you’ve taken a pregnancy test to exclude this possibility. Other things to consider on your check-list would be: changes in other medications you’re taking, a change in the timing of your pill-taking, and any recent bowel/stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhoea). Also consider if you need a sexual health check, esp. if you’re in a new sexual relationship.
Try to stick through this for at least a month and if you’re still spotting, it’s probably time to speak to your GP.
Rgds,
Adhari.