Anybody familiar with this?

[Tillyxx]

Hi. A couple of years ago I had some problems and was sent to a gyno. He thought that I may have endometriosis and told me to take my contraceptive pills back to back. This seemed to settle the problem. About 6 weeks ago I missed one of my pills. Since then for the rest of the pack I had brown/red discharge and pain. I then had my break and my period came which was particularly painful. I then started my pills again as normal and  carried on with the brown/red discharge and still have it now 6 weeks since I missed a pill. Can anyone tell my wether this irregular bleeding and discomfort is a symptom of endo. I have never had a laparoscopy and am wondering wether to ask for one. Thank u for ur time

[TroubledGirl91]

Hiya, from what i understand the brown/reddy discharge can be caused from the contraceptive pill but this is supposed to settle after the first few months, if it doesnt it could be that the one your taking is not working well with your body and you may need to try another one. The pain however may be endo, i had my pain in my lower abdomin and sometimes you can get other symptoms like irregular periods and feeling tired all the time? Hope this helps.

[am511]

I have has similar problems with breakthrough bleeding when taking bc back to back. I have had brown nasty bleeding for up to 28 days straight. They said its normal to have breakthrough bleeding for three months.  I dont know If this help. If your uncomfortable with this just keep in contact with your physician or get a second opinion.