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Do you get it all month long? of just about a week or so after your period?? I get if after my period. I would just wait it out like the nurse said and if its still there next time, go back.
Good luck

Hiya, yes, if it helps I did and have been off of the pill now for a year (family over, partner had the op) since then it's not happened. Not heard about the exercise making a difference like that (although it really helps my cramps and moods) but maybe others have?

You are probably starting your period a little early. last month I started 5 days early and this month, 2 days early. The brown is just old blood coming out and will probably be followed by red soon. But you have to listen to your body. If you feel it's really not normal, call your OB or go in.

I would agree with the nurse. It is probably just spotting. You should do a wait and see with this one.

Yes, I've had brown discharge mid-cycle before. Because you're on the pill, your cycle is "forced" to do it's thing during a set timeframe, and often times it's not finished shedding the uterine lining. You are correct, the brown is old blood and tissue that wasn't shed before. I don't know if it's now shedding due to increased exercise, but that would make sense. By increasing your exercise, you are also increasing the blood floor to all of your organs, uterus included. It's logical to assume that this increased blood flow would enable that particular organ to slough off additional tissue and residue left behind.

If you continue to have this problem for more than a month or two, call your doctor, just to make sure there isn't something else going on. When in doubt, it's always wise to seek the counsel of a professional.

I used to take the pill, and I had that same problem too. I was told that the weight loss, combined with the hormones could cause it. Keep an eye on it, and if it gets worse or really bothers you, go back.

i have had same issue in past, and still get this once in a while. it is old blood - if you have pain that is different story. try a plain vinegar/water douche and see if that helps. do not douche every month though as it can cause yeast infections if done too often.

Douching is NOT recommended by health professionals. It upsets the natural ph of the body.

i have had same issue in past, and still get this once in a while. it is old blood - if you have pain that is different story. try a plain vinegar/water douche and see if that helps. do not douche every month though as it can cause yeast infections if done too often.

I agree with this! Bummer this happens just before your trip, but you should be fine. Most women experience this at one time or another.

i have had same issue in past, and still get this once in a while. it is old blood - if you have pain that is different story. try a plain vinegar/water douche and see if that helps. do not douche every month though as it can cause yeast infections if done too often.

I agree with this! Bummer this happens just before your trip, but you should be fine. Most women experience this at one time or another.

tell me about it lol i keep takin my pill so im not on but i have this instead :P

Is this the first time you've done your pills continuously to skip your period? And if so is this spotting happening around the time your period would have started (give or take about 5 days)? That could also be why. Your body is adjusting. When I had to do the pill back to back and skip the period (for a medical reason - doctor recommendation - long story) My first few months I still spotted and bled at around the time I was suppose to anyway. It takes a while to adjust to new hormone levels and schedule. Some people are lucky and can skip while others' bodies don't give in that easily, haha.

I have been on the pill nonstop for 10 years, so I can tell you that after some time of being on the pill, your periods will become very light, to the point of spotting. For me, I spot for a couple of days, and I have had brown "stuff." Your menstrual cycle is not just blood, your body is shedding its uterine lining as well, so there is tissue that comes out, which is stringy and varies in color. Just think of it as your body cleaning itself out.. perfectly normal.

If you're having cramping or any kind of pain, see your doctor. If not, it's probably normal spotting. I don't do it often, but I do on occasion. It can be normal. If it continues for several months in a row and you're concerned, it never hurts to call your gyno and ask, but just one month is usually no big deal unless it's accompanied by pain. And I agree with the others who have said to avoid douching -- it's bad for the climate in there. Don't do it. Just wear a pantyliner so you don't ruin your underwear, and it will go away in a couple of days.