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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.

Answered 4/17/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brown vaginal d/c: is usually old, deoxygenated blood being cleaned from the vagina.

Answered 3/29/2020

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Infection, bleeding: Old blood looks brown. Vaginal infections can present as brown discharge. Both situations need to be evaluated.

Answered 6/18/2014

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