Hi, I am really worried .. This is the second consecutive month since this started.
I am 36 years old and not sexually active. I have engaged in sexual activity on a couple of occasions, many months ago, but not full sexual intercourse.
For the past two months I have noticed dark brown vaginal discharge. It starts about 14 days before my next period and continues until my next period. During the first 5 days there is some bloating and a thinner discharge compared to the following days when it seems more like dark brown mucous.
Prior to this issue starting, I used to have white discharge in prompting me to use panty liners and use tissues to wipe myself all the time because I used to feel messy.
I have always had heavy periods lasting 6 days on a 25 day cycle ever since I started menstruating at age 11.
Could this be early menopause? (My mum finished menstruating at 39 and she started at 13) or something more serious? I have heard of discharge during ovulation - is this just that?
I am really worried.. and too nervous to go to a doctor. I seldom go to a doctor ever and most of the time in pretty good health!
If someone could shed some light, I would really appreciate it. Thanks