birth control and periods

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-10-2006
birth control and periods
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Wed, 05-02-2007 - 12:25am
I've been on Loestrin for about, oh, I guess a little over a year now. I've usually had some brownish discharge before my period starts, and then that usually goes for a few days like normal, stops, and more brown stuff. This week, however, my period is late, but I still have some of that brownish discharge. I'm not sure if I'm pregnant or not -- are there any symptoms like that? Does anyone know what that brown is, or what it could be telling me? Thanks ladies! =)
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 05-02-2007 - 12:04pm

Hi

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-10-2006
Wed, 05-02-2007 - 1:09pm
Thank you so much for your reply, I really appreciate it. I won't worry so much anymore! =)
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 05-03-2007 - 11:07pm
I agree with Jill, Loestrin is a pretty high progestin pill, and some women skip periods because the progestin is so high.
Judie Cl for Birth Control