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What Causes Dark Black Vaginal Discharge Spotting?
Hi I m a 41-year-old female experiencing brown to dark black dry discharge, very minimal x5 days. Thought I was starting my cycle but only have a few spots on a panty liner each day and when I wipe. I have never had a consistent number of days in between each menstrual cycle. Wondering if this is premenopausal or something else.
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Hello,
Brown discharge is indicative of old blood. It can occur in the premenstrual period. You may likely get your period in a few days. The dark spotting alone is not indicative of premenopause unless you persistently experience menstrual irregularities and absent/scant bleeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Brown discharge is indicative of old blood. It can occur in the premenstrual period. You may likely get your period in a few days. The dark spotting alone is not indicative of premenopause unless you persistently experience menstrual irregularities and absent/scant bleeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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