Hi! I Had A Brown Discharge For Around 4 Days

Posted on Tue, 16 Jul 2019

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Question : Hi! I had a brown discharge for around 4 days and its 4 days before my period start. Is it my normal period or pregnancy sign?

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (32 minutes later)

I took a plan B around 3 weeks ago during my ovulation week. I have also been drinking parsley water and been losing lots of weight. I just want to confirm what its the brown discharge is

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern.

Spotting before a period can be a normal part of the menstrual cycle. The spotting discharge may be pink, red or brown and in some women, it happens regularly while in some others only sometimes. Also, it is very unlikely for spotting to be a pregnancy sign.

Sometimes, spotting before a period can be a sign of hormone level fluctuation or low progesterone levels and if it becomes a regular occurrence before every period in the next few months, I recommend you discuss this with your doctor.

I hope this answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (4 hours later)

Thank you for your reply and the information. Meaning to say that is its not a period?

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Spotting before the start of the period

Detailed Answer:

It is technically not a period but usually precedes a period.

I hope this answers your question.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad