minicar: I've been taking the mini pill for about a month now, I just read somewhere that when you commence taking it you should do so on the first day of your period. I started taking it before I got mine do you still think its been effective for the time I've taken it? Also for the past few days I've had browney red discharge I think irregular spotting is a common side effect but should I be worried? would really appreciate some feedback.About the mini pill on when to start it and brownish red discharge?no it's just the side effect u are just spotting every girl spots if she is on any pill or not on a pill