Every month, the uterus prepares itself for a possible pregnancy by thickening the uterine lining. If conception does not happen, the endometrial lining sheds itself. This is known as normal period bleeding which is usually red. But sometimes, the discharge itself may be dark brown or some may have a brown vaginal discharge just before their periods, during a pregnancy or while they are on the pill. This may be associated with other symptoms as well and is caused by various underlying health conditions which can be reasoned out only by an expert.
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Why do I have brownish discharge after my periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old female, who is sexually active with a male, but it has been a month and some weeks since we last did anything. Usually, after my period, I have brown discharges. I have had it, but yesterday I felt up inside my vagina and felt a big chunk of something. I pulled it out,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have posted. I want to assure you that you are fine, but a few things need to be evaluated. As your gynecologist has already felt and examined you, there is nothing much to worry about. What... Read Full »
Is it normal to have dark brown discharge after a period?
Query: Hi doctor,I got off my period two days back, but I have been spotting since yesterday. It is dark brown and sometimes pinkish. What does this mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some spotting (dark brown or pinkish discharge that you have been noticing) at the end of periods is natural as your blood discharge decreases significantly. So there is absolutely nothing to worry about if it does not extend beyond the sixth or seventh day of your m... Read Full »