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What Causes Brown/pink Discharge And Cramps?

I never have a regular period, but on the day my period was supposed to start, I got all the signs like breaking out, but all I got was brown discharge. Sometimes when I wipe there is a drop of light pink blood. This has been happening for 3 weeks now. I sometimes get dizzy and am still experiencing cramps. I am not sexually active, the only thing I have done recently is get fingered. I am very thin and only weigh about 115 lbs.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Irregularity in menstrual cycles can occur due to many cancers like:
- Changes in diet, weight, sleep, etc.
Underweight can affect the reproductive hormone levels and can lead to irregular periods sometimes.
- General conditions like anemia, thyroid abnormalities, etc. can be associated with irregular periods and also symptoms like dizziness, weakness, etc.
- Sometimes friction or minor abrasions on external genitalia can also lead to spotting.

If your irregular menstrual cycles persist, better to get evaluated. Please consult your gynecologist, get examined and undergo investigations like blood hemoglobin levels, blood sugar levels, thyroid profile, serum prolactin levels and ultrasound. With this work up the possible cause of your problem can be identified and treatment can be taken accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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What Causes Brown/pink Discharge And Cramps?

Hi, Irregularity in menstrual cycles can occur due to many cancers like: - Changes in diet, weight, sleep, etc. Underweight can affect the reproductive hormone levels and can lead to irregular periods sometimes. - General conditions like anemia, thyroid abnormalities, etc. can be associated with irregular periods and also symptoms like dizziness, weakness, etc. - Sometimes friction or minor abrasions on external genitalia can also lead to spotting. If your irregular menstrual cycles persist, better to get evaluated. Please consult your gynecologist, get examined and undergo investigations like blood hemoglobin levels, blood sugar levels, thyroid profile, serum prolactin levels and ultrasound. With this work up the possible cause of your problem can be identified and treatment can be taken accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN