For about a week now I have noticed a thick, brownish discharge unlike anything else I have had. It doesn't smell foul, it is simply thick and dark. I am not sure if this is the result of normal hormonal changes or a sign of an infection. It is possible that the brown discharge you describe is old blood. If the discharge persists, or you develop other symptoms, see your health care provider for evaluation.
Some women also experience breakthrough bleeding if they miss a pill, or are late taking a pill.
If bleeding is light, continue taking pills as usual. If bleeding becomes moderate, see your health care provider. It is generally recommended to continue using condoms or some other barrier method of birth control, such as a diaphragm, throughout the first month on birth-control pills. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. Urination frequent at night I am experiencing frequent urination at night.