Is it normal to have light bleeding after stopping the pill?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Before every period, I get a light brown discharge with brown cervical mucus for three to four days. After that, the bleeding starts, and then again, there is a brown discharge for two days. When bleeding starts, I use only one pad a day and, even that does not get full. I was on pills eight months ago. When I stopped the pills, I started having these light periods. Why do I have this brown discharge before my period and bleeding that lasts for two days only? Could it be endometriosis?
Hello,
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You have to understand that these are hormonal medicines meant for contraception with many side effects.They disturb the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovarian axis and suppress your periods totally by reducing the endometrial thickness. Now, your cycles are trying to get normalized, but the uterus's thickness is significantly less, and the hormones are insufficient. So, there is spotting. Please get your thyroid and premenstrual ultrasound done to know the endometrial thickness.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thanks for your reply. I am done with the thyroid tests and it is normal, and so are the premenstrual ultrasound and the HSG test. I am confused. Please help.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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