There are seven common reasons a woman may experience a dark brown vaginal discharge. Most of the reasons are not serious however; a few are so it is important to set up an appointment with your gynecologist if you have other symptoms of a serious condition or for peace of mind.
Pregnancy. A dark brown discharge usually is implantation bleeding. The color can range from pink, red to light or dark brown. The discharge may last as long as three to four days.
Ovulation. During the process of the egg being released it is not uncommon to experience a dark brown discharge or spotting. It will usually only last a few days.
Menopause. Many women who are close to menopause will experience a dark brown discharge in place of a normal menstrual flow.
Endometrial Bleeding. Endometrial bleeding occurs when some of the uterine wall was not discharged during the menstrual cycle. It may occur just after the cycle ends or just before the next cycle begins. Because the blood is old, it becomes dark brown in color.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Pelvic Inflammatory disease is a more serious condition and requires a visit to the gynecologist. This disease happens when there is an infection in the uterus lining, fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix and/or the vagina. It is painful and can lead to pain during intercourse, abdominal pain, and infertility if left untreated.
Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer is by far the most serious disease that is associated with a dark brown discharge. Cervical cancer is spread through the HPV virus (human papilloma virus.)Other symptoms of cervical cancer can include loss of appetite, weight loss, leg pain, pelvic pain, and fatigue.
Complications of Brown Vaginal Discharge
Often the discharge will have a foul odor
Itching
Burning sensation
Pain in the vaginal area
Swelling in the vaginal area
Painful intercourse
Diagnosing the cause of light brown or dark brown vaginal discharge is as easy as visiting the gynecologist. They will be able to determine the cause based on the answers you provide to their questions, a pelvic exam, and possibly some other tests if your pelvic exam does not show a cause for the discharge.
Pregnancy. A dark brown discharge usually is implantation bleeding. The color can range from pink, red to light or dark brown. The discharge may last as long as three to four days.
Ovulation. During the process of the egg being released it is not uncommon to experience a dark brown discharge or spotting. It will usually only last a few days.
Menopause. Many women who are close to menopause will experience a dark brown discharge in place of a normal menstrual flow.
Endometrial Bleeding. Endometrial bleeding occurs when some of the uterine wall was not discharged during the menstrual cycle. It may occur just after the cycle ends or just before the next cycle begins. Because the blood is old, it becomes dark brown in color.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Pelvic Inflammatory disease is a more serious condition and requires a visit to the gynecologist. This disease happens when there is an infection in the uterus lining, fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix and/or the vagina. It is painful and can lead to pain during intercourse, abdominal pain, and infertility if left untreated.
Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer is by far the most serious disease that is associated with a dark brown discharge. Cervical cancer is spread through the HPV virus (human papilloma virus.)Other symptoms of cervical cancer can include loss of appetite, weight loss, leg pain, pelvic pain, and fatigue.
Complications of Brown Vaginal Discharge
Often the discharge will have a foul odor
Itching
Burning sensation
Pain in the vaginal area
Swelling in the vaginal area
Painful intercourse
Diagnosing the cause of light brown or dark brown vaginal discharge is as easy as visiting the gynecologist. They will be able to determine the cause based on the answers you provide to their questions, a pelvic exam, and possibly some other tests if your pelvic exam does not show a cause for the discharge.
i dont know but my bf we only been dating for about 2 months already and when we have sex i bleed like a browns red color and he said hes seen that before and he told me not too worry . but i am and im clean 100% but im worried. any help with this
You can't be pregnant if you're still a virgin lol
You scratched the inner walls of your vagina with your finger nails.
I am a virgin and I haven't had my period yet so I have no idea it was weird just one day I went to the bathroom and at first I thought I sh*t my pants but I could see it was coming from my vagina so I looked and the internet basically said I'm dying so.... help
I've had the exact same thing happen to me, I have been with my boyfriend for 5 months, although I am not a virgin this only happens when he fingers me, it's really starting to worry me, he's even used a condom on his fingers to prevent scratches , help
Im having the same issue whar happend?
First of all of your a virgin your obviously not pregnant you can't be pregnant if you have no sperm in your vagina
I'm Going through this right now I need advice
I have brownish spoting l have irregular periods last time i have periods on 3rd but this time it start spotting on 28 what is this
Hi there! I am also experiencing the brownish thing though me and my boyfriend are not having sex just like you girls we also do oral sex. So everytime i orgasm i always notice this brownish discharge but it only last for two or three days but as for today it last for 6 days and i was getting worried. Please help me. I will wait for your reply thank you
same here huhu. did u have answer for this already?? tnx
My store is the same as the first one except it's not with a boyfriend I don't have one and I am on birth control I'm really scared there is something wrong with me it also hurts a little when I pee and a little when guys finger me but I know that parts normal, someone please help I'm really scared I'm a virgin and I can't go to the doctors I can't tell my parents
Your not a virgin if you've been fingered
Stop fingering and being fingered untill it stops its only traces of blood