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Is brown discharge in periods normal after a miscarriage?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 37 years old. I had a miscarriage and abortion a year back. After that, I started to have periods regularly every 26 days. But I do not have bleeding. I have only thick brown discharge two drops in a day and it lasts for two days. Usually, I use to have heavy periods for five to six days. I have done all the tests. There are no abnormal issues found in me. The doctor suggested me to take contraceptive pills for three months for thinning the lining. The doctor told me that it can also occur due to it. Even after taking contraceptive pills for three months, I do not have any improvement. What to do?

Answered by Dr. Lorena Zijaj

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Faculty of Medicine

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Dr. Lorena Zijaj is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in comprehensive women’s healthcare. Her skills include managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, performing gynecological surgeries, and providing care for reproductive health issues such as menstrual disorders, fertility concerns, and menopause management. She is proficient in prenatal and postnatal care, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and patient counseling on family planning and preventive health. Dr. Zijaj is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care to support the overall well-being of women at every stage of life.

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Hi,

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I understand your concern. After D&C (dilation and curettage) abortion, scar tissues or adhesions are formed inside the uterus. It is referred to as Asherman syndrome. The majority of women have this syndrome with few periods or absence of periods. Sometimes, in menstruating women, blood is unable to leave the uterus due to scar tissues. I suggest you do a hysteroscopy to evaluate the scar tissues. The doctor has a possibility to treat the condition by excising the damaged tissues or hysterosalpingography can be taken to diagnose the condition. You need to consult your doctor to rule out the cause of the issue.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 29, 2020
Reviewed At June 14, 2024

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Lorena Zijaj is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in comprehensive women’s healthcare. Her skills include managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, performing gynecological surgeries, and providing care for reproductive health issues such as menstrual disorders, fertility concerns, and menopause management. She is proficient in prenatal and postnatal care, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and patient counseling on family planning and preventive health. Dr. Zijaj is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care to support the overall well-being of women at every stage of life.

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BDS

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Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Lorena Zijaj is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in comprehensive women’s healthcare. Her skills include managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, performing gynecological surgeries, and providing care for reproductive health issues such as menstrual disorders, fertility concerns, and menopause management. She is proficient in prenatal and postnatal care, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and patient counseling on family planning and preventive health. Dr. Zijaj is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care to support the overall well-being of women at every stage of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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