Brown Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge is a very common process occurring in women after she reaches adoloscent stage. It is a natural process which helps to discharge the excess secretions from the secretory glands of cervix to protect the women from infection and shed off odd cells. The color, odour and amount of discharge varies with the menstruation and reproductive cycle of a woman. But what about a brown vaginal discharge?
White or red vaginal discharge is quite common but a dark brown vaginal discharge can be a matter of concern. It is a old blood that is left in the vaginal walls or due to the transformation of the red cells into brown due to delay in their discharge. Also if the discharge is accompanied with pain, vaginal dryness, itching , rash, burning, hot to touch, loss of appetite, pain with intercourse, frequent urination, infertility and others then its recommended to consult a doctor. A check up with the doctor is always recommended.
Causes And Symptoms Of Discharge
Ø Vulvovaginitis is a vaginal infection that causes painful urination and burning sensation. Fungal and yeast infection occuring due to unhygenic conditions or lifestyles can result in vulvovagnitis.
Ø Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the bacteria that cause brownish vaginal discharge but may not have PID. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a bacterial infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries caused by the spread of these two viruses.
Ø Genital warts is a STD causing soft warts also causes a brownish vaginal discharge along with vaginal bleeding. Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes so.
Ø If two conditions combine together like HPV and herpes then it ups the odds for cervical cancer. A continuous watery brown, pink, bloody discharge with a foul smell may indicate cervical cancer.
Ø Pill-related infections can cause such discharges too. Perimenopause or menopause can also contribute to it.
Ø Little inflamed spot on the cervix known as cervical erosion can also cause so and doctor should be seen in such cases.
Ø Any infection, hormonal imbalance, some disease, vaginal injury or vaginal disorder or rough sexual lovemaking can also cause the complications of brown vaginal discharge.
Effective treatments can be prescription and visit to a doctor, medication, surgery, dietary supplements, a pap smear and other medical testing can be carried out by th doctor of vaginal health clinic.
What I will say is try not to worry, assess the color, smell and consistency of the discharge to try to determine the cause. There are good treatments available for all vaginal health complaints and if you take the right steps you will quickly be on the road to a healthy vagina.
