I've always had perfectly regular periods before and while I was on birth control (for about 3 yrs). I stopped birth control last month. My period was due 3 days ago, and has not come. I took a home pregnancy test 3 days ago, which turned out negative, and I went for a pregnancy blood test yesterday and I'm waiting on the results. The brown spotting just started this morning, and is making me worried. Could I be pregnant, and if not, what is this brown discharge? Is it withdrawal bleeding (if so, does it mean I'm not pregnant since it is considered a period?) Thanks
2006-08-29 04:21:11 · 6 answers · asked by jamaica 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
dont worry. your not pregnant. your body is just used to the pill. let it get back on track. and those brown spots are blood. your fine. =]
2006-08-29 04:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by lilprinx3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be implantation bleeding, or just your body going back to it's normal menstrual cycle. If you have no other symptoms of pregnancy, like sore breasts or being tired, then I wouldn't worry. It was smart to get a blood test though. It will tell for sure.
I was on birth control pills for 17 years. During that time I skipped a couple of periods. After going off it, my periods where regular - just a few days later than when I was on the pill. They were also lighter for a few months too, but then gradually got heavier.
2006-08-29 04:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things get screwed up like crazy when you go off the pill - I had strange periods for about 5 months after I stopped taking it, including brown discharge - which is actually just blood that's been exposed to oxygen. Your next few months could include having no period at all, having a super long or short period, lots of cramps, no cramps, spotting etc.
*sigh*
It's lots of fun. I'm still glad I went off the pill, though.
2006-08-29 04:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by ceekryt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The discharge is your period, blood gets dicolored as it dies or dries up, ever notice a blood stain that sets into something, it turns to a brownish color. Keep in mind, you have had that pill in your system for a while and your hormones are getting back to the norm.
2006-08-29 04:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brown discharge is probly your period. Maybe because of the sudden stop of birth control made it lighter.
2006-08-29 04:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by 4aces 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
irregular periods are going to happen, alot actually and the older you get the more flips your hormones take along with your body, you can always ask a doctor, planned parenthood are very helpful, even their website, breathe and remember how blessed you are to be a woman, good luck
2006-08-29 04:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋