What does vaginal brown discharge mean?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have had brown discharge instead of white discharge for two months continuously. I am very scared and concerned.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Can you please explain your problem a little more?

Please explain if you have any additional problems.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Please do not worry. I completely understand that you are anxious and concerned about your health. Let us try and get to the bottom of this, and hopefully, I can help you resolve this soon.

From what you have described so far about your missing periods, it appears you may have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which is essentially a hormonal imbalance. It is very common across females of your age and is very treatable.

In order for me to help you, I need you to answer a few of my questions listed below:

1. Have you been sexually active during this period?

2. Can we positively rule out pregnancy?

3. Have you experienced any excessive weight gain or hair growth during this time? (These are all additional symptoms indicative of PCOS.)

4. Is the discharge causing any itching, or does it have any foul odor or smell? (These could be signs of vaginitis, which is also extremely treatable.)

I need you to complete the following examinations to assess your current status. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take the examinations with their consent. It will help me make further recommendations or suggestions.

1. Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis.

2. Blood tests. (Complete blood count, thyroid function, serum FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), and LH (luteinizing hormone), serum testosterone, serum prolactin).

3. Urine pregnancy test.

Please share the reports with me as soon as you can, and we can decide your future course of action.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.