Question 1

6 days past ovulation \u0026 today ive noticed very small amount of brown discharge. not due on period till 15th june. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 2

i have brown discharge before period?

Accepted Answer

Brown discharge: Is likely to be old, deoxygenated blood being cleaned out of your uterus and is likely to be the beginning of your period.

Question 3

can brown discharge count as a period?

Accepted Answer

If at the time of : The anticipated period - it may be.  Brown discharge may be older, deoxygenated blood. However if you develop discharge that has an odor, causes redness, swelling, itching or pain - please seek medical evaluation.

Question 4

why does the brown discharge come after a period.

Accepted Answer

Decreased necrosis: The period is because of necrosis of endometrium......which slowly heals....to give brown discharge . If sexually active.....infection can do it also.

Question 5

brown discharge  10 days before period is it normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Not "normal", but not necessarily anything serious. If persists, should see gyn.

Question 6

is it normal to get light brown discharge after a period?

Accepted Answer

It can be: It is likely a bit of old blood.

Question 7

having brown discharge a week before period, is it normal ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: In patients who have uterine fibroids, their brown discharge is characteristic of their condition. If the brown discharge occurs every period for you and you do not have fibroids then it is normal as it represents endometrial breakdown products and old blood.

Question 8

i have a brown discharge instead of period, what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Brown discharge: May be your period. Old, deoxygenated blood can turn brown.

Question 9

how long does brown discharge last at the end of the period?

Accepted Answer

Can't predict that: If brown discharge is during your period - then it just older, deoxygenated blood. If it is following your period, then there may be a bit of a hormone imbalance.

Question 10

brown discharge for 4 days before period, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Brown discharge : Is likely old, deoxygenated blood.  May have breakthrough bleeding.  Try not to fret.

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