Question 1

i have very heavy dark brown clumpy vaginal discharge with a very strong foul smell. my vagina has been extremely itchy also! what could this be ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a: possible vaginal infection. Please speak to your parents about getting this evaluated by your physician.

Question 2

what is wrong when my vaginal discharge is brown?

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Brown discharge: Brown discharge often contains older, deoxygenated blood ; may be seen after the period.

Question 3

what does a brownish white vaginal discharge mean?

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Vaginal discharge: It is difficult to say without observing. Safest thing to do would be to go see a doctor. They can look at the discharge under a microscope or send it out for further analysis to try and determine what it is and offer you treatment.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

This is likely: blood.  Brown d/c is usually old bleeding being cleaned from the uterus. No sx's ? - maybe some breakthrough spotting. Take care.

Question 5

i have been having a dark brown/black vaginal discharge for about 5 days. what's going on?

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Not enough info: Usually brown vaginal discharge is old blood.  This can be due to irregular periods, or many other possibilities.

Question 6

dark brown, heavy vaginal discharge. fills a liner multiple times a day. what is this from??

Accepted Answer

Vaginal Infection: Nonspecific inflammation. If you have curry discharge it could be yeast infection. If it is clear and itching it could be trichomonas. If it is foul smelling it could be anaerobic bacterial vaginitis. You may have to rule out STDs.go to your doctor who can check and treat you appropriately

Question 7

what causes brown vaginal discharge?

Accepted Answer

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 8

reasons for brown vaginal discharge?

Accepted Answer

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 9

im having a brown vaginal discharge.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

is brown vaginal discharge concerning?

Accepted Answer

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!

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Dark brown, heavy vaginal discharge. fills a liner multiple times a day. what is this from??

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