Hello there.
My problem is as follows:
I've been on the pill (21-day cycle, 7-day break) for about a year now. A couple of days ago, even though I still had 3 pills left to take, I started noticing some brown bleeding (which had never happened before).
I'm not quite sure what could be causing this, I haven't missed a pill on this pack, except maybe every now and then I'd take it a few hours late (about 3 or 4 after my usual taking time).
Does this mean the pill is not doing its job, and I'm not protect? Should I go see my doctor?
Any replies would be much appreciated.
You are probably just spotting before your period. Sometimes it would happen to me if I had been stressed close to a period was to be expected. If you start having any unusual pains or discomfort that is new to you don't be shy to give you doctor a ring and ask them. Even a nurse could tell you if it's something to worry about, but I think you're going to be just fine. ^^