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What Causes Heavy And Dark Brown Menstrual Bleeding?

I normally have normal periods... Last about 4 days.. In the beginning it s normally heavy. But 2 weeks ago I bleed dark Brown almost black blood and was very thick.. I noticed it after I peed and had wiped.. But light and only enough when I wiped.. The next day It was a little header so I used a tampon.. But I usually use up like 4 to 5 a day how heavy I am.. I only used one.. The next day as well. Then after that. It was done. It started again.. Dark Brown almost black looking blood very thick like paint. too soon since I just bleed two weeks ago.. What can this be? I don t itch or it doesn t hurt. Not does it smell... But I do have back pain????
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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Hi,

I will try to help you as much as I can. Well, the cause of yellowish or brown vaginal discharge is a common and usually harmless issue. Occasional spotting between periods might have this appearance and can be normal, especially if you're taking low-dose birth control pills. So in most cases, this does not sign of disease. If it is, then usually this indicates bacterial vaginosis, STD or polycystic ovarian syndrome. Less common, some other hormonal disorders may be present.

In some cases, however, a yellow or brown vaginal discharge could indicate a serious problem. Although brown and yellow vaginal discharge often does not indicate a serious problem, it should not be ignored if it persists, recurs or is accompanied by other symptoms and then you should see a gynecologist for further work up. In some cases, a yellow or brown vaginal discharge could indicate a serious problem.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Heavy And Dark Brown Menstrual Bleeding?

Hi, I will try to help you as much as I can. Well, the cause of yellowish or brown vaginal discharge is a common and usually harmless issue. Occasional spotting between periods might have this appearance and can be normal, especially if you re taking low-dose birth control pills. So in most cases, this does not sign of disease. If it is, then usually this indicates bacterial vaginosis, STD or polycystic ovarian syndrome. Less common, some other hormonal disorders may be present. In some cases, however, a yellow or brown vaginal discharge could indicate a serious problem. Although brown and yellow vaginal discharge often does not indicate a serious problem, it should not be ignored if it persists, recurs or is accompanied by other symptoms and then you should see a gynecologist for further work up. In some cases, a yellow or brown vaginal discharge could indicate a serious problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon