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Tan / brown vaginal discharge only when wiping in bathroom, faint iron smell but no other symptoms? want to avoid doctor visit at all cost!
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Why avoid the MD?: Vaginal discharge can be due to an infection. Not knowing you have an infection can lead to complications. Assuming this is not just a normal period i would recommend you get it checked out so it can be treated properly. Seeing a doctor in an office will be way less expensive than ending up in an ER with a complication that might need surgery or worse.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Blood has iron.: Hemoglobin has iron in it, which explains the smell. Having a menstrual cycle or spotting can cause the tan brown discharge. If it burns when voiding, it could suggest a urinary tract infection. Go see the doctor if you are having cramping, burning when voiding, or low back pain. See a doctor if you are having sexual activity as other causes like STDs are possible.
Answered 3/18/2016
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