Brown blood is
usually present toward the end of your cycle
. As your body sheds the uterine lining in the first few days of your cycle, the blood is normally red. However, near the end of your cycle, the discharged blood is older and can be discolored.
What does brown period blood mean on Depo?
Spotting
between periods
It may look like light bleeding or brown discharge. Spotting is the most common side effect of birth control pills. It happens because the body is adjusting to changing levels of hormones, and the uterus is adjusting to having a thinner lining.
Is it normal to have brown discharge on birth control?
Women can experience spotting between periods while taking birth control pills because it can take time for your body to get adjusted to estrogen and progesterone,the hormones in the pill. This spotting can appear darker in color, with
women often reporting it as a brown discharge
.
Why does my period start off brown?
If you notice brown period blood at the start or end of your period, it's
because the blood is older and took longer to leave your uterus
. The uterine lining darkens the longer it takes to leave the body.
Does your period change when you get the Depo shot?
Most people on
the shot have some change in their periods
, including bleeding more days than usual, spotting between periods, or no periods. This is most common during the first year. Other possible side effects include nausea, weight gain, headaches, sore breasts, or depression.
Does depo cause brown discharge?
The most common depo shot side effects are changes in your periods, especially during the first year. These include: Bleeding more
days than usual
.
Spotting
(light bleeding or brown discharge between periods)
How will I know if I'm pregnant on the depo shot?
Women who get pregnant while using birth control may notice the following signs and symptoms:
a missed period
.
implantation spotting or bleeding
.
tenderness or other changes in the breasts
.
Can missing pills cause brown discharge?
Missing birth control
pills can increase your chance for brown discharge
. Staying on schedule puts the body onto a certain hormonal schedule. Breaking that schedule can induce breakthrough bleeding or brown spotting that can eventually turn into a full-blown period.
How long should brown discharge last?
Brown discharge, or brown spotting, can quite often occur after your period. It'll usually last for
roughly two days
, but may come at any point throughout your cycle, for any duration of time.
What does a brownish discharge mean?
In many cases, brown discharge is
old blood that's taking extra time to leave the uterus
. This is especially true if you see it at the beginning or end of your menstrual period. Brown discharge at other points in your cycle may still be normal — but be sure to take note of any other symptoms you experience.
What does period color indicate?
In most cases, the variation from
bright red to dark red to brown
has something to do with the flow and time the blood has been in the uterus. Your flow may be faster at the beginning of your period and trail off toward the end. You may have dark red blood after laying down for a long time, too.
How do you flush out old period blood?
To remove menstrual blood stains, follow the same advice for removing regular bloodstains from your clothing.
Rinse the items under cold running water
to remove most of the stain. Then treat with a little soap.
Does brown period blood mean pregnancy?
During pregnancy
Pink or brown discharge or spotting before a period
may be an early sign of pregnancy
. Not every pregnant person will experience this symptom, but some do. This discharge is caused by implantation bleeding that can happen when the fertilized egg burrows into the uterus lining.
What are the signs that Depo is wearing off?
The reported withdrawal symptoms included:
feeling of having a viral infection with fatigue, eye pain, visual disturbance, itching, restlessness, agitation, shaking, nausea and shortness of breath
. The reporter refers to internet forums where other women report the same symptoms on stopping Depo-Provera.
What can stop the Depo shot from working?
You can stop using Depo-Provera at
any time
by simply not getting the next shot. Because Depo-Provera may cause bone density loss, you should not use it for more than two years. Discuss other birth control options with your doctor at that time.
Can I get pregnant a week before my next Depo shot?
You shouldn't be more than two weeks late coming in for your Depo-Provera® shot. If you are late or miss a shot, you can get pregnant.
You can come in earlier than 12 weeks
if you need to.
