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What Causes Brownish Vaginal Discharge?
Hi I have always had very consistent periods (1 of every month) but lately my periods have been all over the place and I am noticing a lot of brown blood in my periods as well. I had a still birth in May of 2014 and the that s when I started noticing the brown blood and I was told that it will eventually go away but I feel like it has only gotten worse.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022
Hello,
You have history of having a brownish vaginal discharge after you had a still birth many years ago. Presently, you are having brownish discharge and it is getting worse. You have not mentioned if you are sexually active or have been taking contraceptive pills or are in implant. Hormonal imbalance is the commonest cause for causing brown discharge, other medical conditions are infections like bacterial vaginosis, PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, endometriosis, contraception, IUD, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by your gynecologist, get hormonal tests, thyroid function tests, STD tests, etc., done to stay on the safer side. Brown discharge is sometimes due to the old blood that comes out. Get per vaginal examination done, treatment will depend on the evaluation of the cause. You will be treated accordingly. Stay away from addictions if any. Avoid any type of sexual activity for a couple of days while you will be treated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You have history of having a brownish vaginal discharge after you had a still birth many years ago. Presently, you are having brownish discharge and it is getting worse. You have not mentioned if you are sexually active or have been taking contraceptive pills or are in implant. Hormonal imbalance is the commonest cause for causing brown discharge, other medical conditions are infections like bacterial vaginosis, PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, endometriosis, contraception, IUD, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by your gynecologist, get hormonal tests, thyroid function tests, STD tests, etc., done to stay on the safer side. Brown discharge is sometimes due to the old blood that comes out. Get per vaginal examination done, treatment will depend on the evaluation of the cause. You will be treated accordingly. Stay away from addictions if any. Avoid any type of sexual activity for a couple of days while you will be treated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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