Birth control spotting question

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-27-2006
Birth control spotting question
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Fri, 02-02-2007 - 4:01am
Hi, this is the first month I've taken birth control pills, and I have two more blue pills to go (Ortho Cyclen) and yesterday and today I noticed dark discharge much like when I am on the last days of my period. Since I believe that the pill makes your period start once you take the green placebo pills, is the discharge just pre-period symptoms? Also, is lower abdominal (ovarian) cramping a common side effect? I just wanted to get some answers before getting checked out at the doctor's. Thanks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-18-2006
Fri, 02-02-2007 - 8:14am

It's common to have a little unusual spotting, or break through bleeding, when you first start the pill. It should clear up after you've been on it a full month or 2.

-Mel