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What is the reason for having brown discharge one week before periods?

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Published At February 25, 2023
Reviewed AtOctober 10, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 22 years old female and I have been taking birth control pills for the past few years. My partner and I were using condoms, and my last cycle ended 20 days before. We had sex two times in between the month. I missed taking the birth control pills last week, so I took medicine the next morning and that night. Then from the next morning, for the past two days, I am having a brown discharge and bleeding but in a minimal amount and also not experiencing any cramping. I am having my menstrual cycle next week. I was curious about what could be the reason for the discharge. And also, I rarely miss the pills. And this has not happened before.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I have gone through your and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalances caused by birth control pills. Once you stop taking the pills, the period resumes to normal within the month. But in some cases, it may take a longer time to resume menses that, depends on how long you are taking the pills and the type of pill you are taking. Since you forgot the pill, and that is why you had this brown discharge, please follow a few instructions mentioned below.

  1. Drink plenty of warm water, with a soft diet.
  2. Lifestyle changes are required in your case.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Richa Agarwal
Dr. Richa Agarwal

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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