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What does brown then red and then white discharge mean?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brown is likely old: Blood. Red is likely fresher blood. White can be for different reasons. Leukorrhea is normal vaginal discharge (d/c). D/c is composed of cellular debris, vaginal secretions ; bacteria ; is stimulated by ^ vaginal blood flow ; ^ estrogen. D/c ^ is seen w ovulation (clear/stretchy), clear/watery or white d/c both occur during menstrual cycle.; pregnancy (white/ milky). It can be thin or thick ; >.

Answered 10/27/2013

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