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What Causes Brown Menstrual Bleeding?

I had my period my normal 5 days and got off on September 4th at the end of my period it was brownish. That s never happened before. I then started bleeding light pinkish blood a little bit on & off Sunday the 11th and again today September 12 a little bit more bright red no clots not like a period blood. What could this mean?
Fri, 10 May 2019
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Hello,

First of all, you had a normal period so there are remote chances of pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy. Light brown discharge, a week after period may be due to hormonal imbalance, overuse of contraceptive pills, Mental stress, Vigorous sex, infection or irritation of cervix, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), cysts in the ovaries or STD can cause this type of bleeding or discharge.

Second thing, the possibility of implantation bleeding is extremely RARE in this case and it occurs 5 to 7 days prior to next due date in most cases.

Lastly, you have to wait for the next coming period and you can undergo home pregnancy test soon after the missed period. However, blood for a beta-hCG test can be done one week prior to the due date.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Brown Menstrual Bleeding?

Hello, First of all, you had a normal period so there are remote chances of pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy. Light brown discharge, a week after period may be due to hormonal imbalance, overuse of contraceptive pills, Mental stress, Vigorous sex, infection or irritation of cervix, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), cysts in the ovaries or STD can cause this type of bleeding or discharge. Second thing, the possibility of implantation bleeding is extremely RARE in this case and it occurs 5 to 7 days prior to next due date in most cases. Lastly, you have to wait for the next coming period and you can undergo home pregnancy test soon after the missed period. However, blood for a beta-hCG test can be done one week prior to the due date. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician