A 17-year-old female asked:
last sex march 3. period 18-23. recently light brown discharged but today i had a small amount of dark brown what could this mean? i'm worried
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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered
21 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Many causes: The menstrual cycle is under numerous influences, both externally (e.g. Stress, weight changes, diet, etc...) and internally (e.g. Pituitary gland, ovaries, adrenal glands, etc...). Additionally, pathology like uterine fibroids and endometrial polyps can also intervene. Sounds like a thorough work-up is in order; espe. Of course, a pregnancy is always a consideration. Get with your ob/gyn asap
Answered on Jul 4, 2015
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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered
25 years experience Gynecology
No worry: make sure no pregnancy
hormone levels can change period pattern
nothing to worry
if concerned change pills to higher hormone levels
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