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What Causes Unusual Brown Discharge Followed By Clotted Bleeding?

Started off with brown discharge on panty, and light pink when I wiped for (2)3 days) by the 4th it got an orangy bright color to a watery light pink when I wiped. Later that night I feel something go down, when I check I wipe& it got a bit redder, with 2 tiny stringy clots. I thought okay, my period is really about to start so I put on a pad & Went to sleep. When I woke up change my pad which had some brown, it looked like I was having a very light period. I later then check on my pad again, and I m not bleeding anymore! I m not discharging at all. I haven t had my period this month! Was that it? or may I be pregnant?
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Hi,

It is not uncommon that there is an occasional fluctuation in the normal menstrual cycle which could include a discharge which might appear atypical. Sometimes a mild bacterial infection may generate a discharge similar to what you describe.

In the setting of an infection, the discharge would be persistent, sometimes foul smelling and sometimes is associated with fever. I am assuming you are not suspicious of any pregnancy in this case? A very early miscarriage could present like this as well. A simple pregnancy test would help rule this out.

I recommend that you continue to observe things for the time being. Check a pregnancy test, hydrate very well and get some extra rest. I would expect your period to start flowing within 48 hours. If in 3 days you still have not had a period I would recommend you visit with your doctor for a focused exam and consultation.

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

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Unusual Brown Discharge Followed By Clotted Bleeding?

Hi, It is not uncommon that there is an occasional fluctuation in the normal menstrual cycle which could include a discharge which might appear atypical. Sometimes a mild bacterial infection may generate a discharge similar to what you describe. In the setting of an infection, the discharge would be persistent, sometimes foul smelling and sometimes is associated with fever. I am assuming you are not suspicious of any pregnancy in this case? A very early miscarriage could present like this as well. A simple pregnancy test would help rule this out. I recommend that you continue to observe things for the time being. Check a pregnancy test, hydrate very well and get some extra rest. I would expect your period to start flowing within 48 hours. If in 3 days you still have not had a period I would recommend you visit with your doctor for a focused exam and consultation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon