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What Causes Brownish Vaginal Discharge Post Menstrual Period?

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Question : hi, ive noticed that during my menstruation ends..usually 3-4 days after i have brownish discharges..it is not foul smelling...and i want to know if this is normal? thank you
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Normal, if no other issues.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
At times, this might be a normal menstrual pattern for some women.
There might be some amount of menstrual blood retained ( pent up ) in the uterine cavity, which gets discharged after the proper period ends.
As long as you have no inter menstrual or mid cycle or post coital spotting / pain / tenderness / itching or foul odour / extremely irregular cycles - then you need not be concerned.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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What Causes Brownish Vaginal Discharge Post Menstrual Period?

Brief Answer: Normal, if no other issues. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. At times, this might be a normal menstrual pattern for some women. There might be some amount of menstrual blood retained ( pent up ) in the uterine cavity, which gets discharged after the proper period ends. As long as you have no inter menstrual or mid cycle or post coital spotting / pain / tenderness / itching or foul odour / extremely irregular cycles - then you need not be concerned. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.