Question 1

what causes brown vaginal discharge?

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Probably old blood: This is probably blood that has been retained from your menses but younshoukdmdiscuss this with your gynecologist for a full evaluation and explanation.

Question 2

reasons for brown vaginal discharge?

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Vaginal discharge: Vaginal discharge requires an examination to determine the cause and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause and often has a vaginal odor. Vaginal itching can be a sign of a yeast infection. Sometimes vaginal discharge can be a sign of a sexual transmitted infection. Testing is important to determine the treatment and keep you and your partner safe.

Question 3

how to stop brown vaginal discharge?

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Go see the MD: You need to know why you are having the brown discharge ie infection, bleeding, a problem in the uterus. This can be figured out during an office visit.

Question 4

im having a brown vaginal discharge.?

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Be seen: You should have a pelvic exam by your family physician or gynecologist.

Question 5

is brown vaginal discharge concerning?

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Sounds normal!: During periods, we shed the inner lining of the uterus -- the endometrium -- if we're not  pregnant.  Sometimes that shed layer may not come out for a day or two & can turn brown.  So can be normal; why it changed, i can't say.  If you are having low pelvic pain, the discharge is unusually foul smelling, or your have a fever, though, it could be an infection -- then see an ob/gyn!  good luck!

Question 6

what exactly does brown vaginal discharge mean?

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Sounds normal!: During periods, we shed the inner lining of the uterus -- the endometrium -- if we're not  pregnant.  Sometimes that shed layer may not come out for a day or two & can turn brown.  So can be normal; why it changed, i can't say.  If you are having low pelvic pain, the discharge is unusually foul smelling, or your have a fever, though, it could be an infection -- then see an ob/gyn!  good luck!

Question 7

is it bad if i'm having light brown vaginal discharge?

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They may be blood: that is old being cleaned from the vagina.

Question 8

what are the causes of reddish brown vaginal discharge?

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Old blood usually: When bright red blood bleeds inside your uterus during your period it might sit there for some time, congeal into a clot, and then later liquify and come out as dark menstrual blood.  As it sits longer in the genital tract it gets browner and by the time you see anything it is a mixture of newer (red) blood and older(brown) blood.

Question 9

what causes a daily passage of brown vaginal discharge?

Accepted Answer

A lot of things: Many things can cause this.  It could be a vaginal, cervical, or uterine infection.  Other possibilities are a cervical polyp, hormonal imbalance or even cancer.  Because it is not typical of anything in particular, it is important to be examined by a gynecologist to find out the cause.

Question 10

what are some common causes of a brown vaginal discharge?

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Old blood: Most typically due to old menstrual blood.

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