What Causes Brown Discharge If Periods Are Late By Six Days?

Posted on Sat, 25 Nov 2017

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Question : Hi,
I am 4 days late for my period. 6 days prior to being due I had a brown discharge only when I wiped after using the toilet. This s lasted for 5 days. Not sure what if I class this as my period. I have taken hpt with negative result. Not sure where to go from here. I have never had issues with my period before.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be hormonal disturbance.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The mild brown discharge that you had cannot be called a period. The delay in periods with a negative pregnancy test can be due to a hormonal disturbance. Having hormonal pills after consulting your gynecologist will help in having a withdrawal bleeding.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
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