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Brown discharge

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:06 pm
by Loading
So I started taking birth control 3 weeks ago and am due for my first period on them, however my boyfriend and I were thinking about sex, and he put it in me twice on two different days however both times was just a few seconds then we both decided we weren’t ready. He put it in me today and Saturday, we didn’t use condoms or any other contraception but I notice brown discharge, this morning and just before. I’m very worried, and I’m not sure what to do.
We are both virgins and have been together almost 2 years. We are each other’s first relationship. I don’t know what to do.

Re: Brown discharge

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:31 am
by Sam W
Hi Loading,

It's difficult for us to know exactly what might be causing this, especially since it could be a side effect of you starting the pill (and you're also coming up on the time you're supposed to get your withdrawal bleed, which is what you get while on the pill instead of a period). While we can't say for certain what is causing this discharge, you can take a peek at this article to get a sense of what types of discharge are normal and what types are cause for concern: Honorably Discharged: A Guide to Vaginal Secretions

You mention having briefly tried vaginal sex a few different times, and it sounds like at least one of those times the two of you chose not to use a condom. Since it sounds like you're concerned about some possible negative outcomes from vaginal sex, can I ask why the two of you decided to forgo a condom?

Re: Brown discharge

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:59 pm
by Loading
Because I went on the pill as a contraceptive and we didn’t feel the need. Especially considering it was not planned and we did not follow through.
I’m just kinda worried as to what it could be.

Re: Brown discharge

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:28 pm
by Mo
As Sam noted, it could be related to starting your birth control pills, but we really can't know specifically what's causing this discharge. If, after reading through the article linked above, you're still feeling worried about it, your next step could be to call into your doctor's office to describe the issue and see if they think it's worth coming in over.