A 49-year-old member asked:
A few days before i was to start my period i noticed a fishy smell and a yellowish brown discharge. should i be worried?
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Dr. Susan Almquistanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 18 years experience
Need an exam: The best thing is to schedule an appointment so you can have an exam. That will be the best way to identify the cause of your discharge. You may have a discharge along with spotting (beginning of your menses). Your doctor will be able to help diagnose and treat (if needed).
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Got brown discharges a few days before my period started. is that normal?
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Dr. Farida Ghoghawalaanswered
54 years experience
Brown discharge: When menses starts slow this turns brown before flowing out . If persists a 10 days of MPAfrom 16 to 25 day of cycle may regulate or get ckd for polyps , cervicitis, erosion
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to have brown discharge for 9 days then to start your period as normal?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Likely normal: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD.
Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
Practice safe sex.
Get HPV vaccine.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if my period starts out with two days of brown discharge?
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Dr. Adam Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Normal: That you are a normal woman - that is very common.
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