What Causes Brown Discharge During 21st Week Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016

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Question : I noticed faint brown discharge after going to bathroom. I am 21 weeks pregnant. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no reason to get worried!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I have reviewed this information and if there is no pain, no blood and no offensive odor, there is no reason to worry. Simply be alert and report every symptom to me for further analysis and guidance.

I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 minutes later)

If there is no pain or cramping what could be causing the discharge?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vaginal secretions are increased during pregnancy!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Vaginal secretions are normally increased during pregnancy. Unless there are any other concerning findings like listed above, this is not unexpected.

Keep me posted.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

If a do notice pain or cramps will they be severe?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nay severe pain or cramps must be investigated!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Any pain has to be very minor. There is no reason to be worried as this would probably need no further action.

Otherwise, report all further observations to me for more insights and guidance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 hours later)

Ehat is cause of brown discharge on toilet paper if no sex or internal exam?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Is it offensive?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

In most cases, this has no exact explanation unless other symptoms lead to suspecting an infection. Is this discharge offensive? If not, please monitor only and report progress to me.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 minutes later)

There is no odor to discharge. No other symptoms. Could the cause be too much physical activity?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please, stop being worried!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You seem to be looking for an illness at all cost. This doesn't help. Monitoring is the best course of action at this time. Secretions actually get increased with pregnancy and this can be entirely normal unless other symptoms such as pain, bleeding or offensive odors are added to this.

Please, be relaxed and stop being disturbed.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar