What Does Dark Brown Vaginal Discharge Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2014

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Wed, 4 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : Had only two depo shot decided I would like to have another child.I have been having heavy dark brown discharge and wondering would my period be starting soon.

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

Brief Answer:
Normal finding.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
After the depo shots the brownish discharge that you are having is a normal finding. This is not suggestive of an impending period. This discharge will gradually decrease on its own in 2-3 weeks.
Your regular periods will resume in 1-2 months. Just wait and please do not worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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