The appearance of clear, odorless discharge from the genital tract - physiological process, found in almost every healthy representative of the fair sex. Depending on the period in a woman’s life, discharge may slightly change in volume and color. However, in most cases, a change in color to brown indicates the occurrence of a pathology, which necessarily requires medical intervention.

During the day, healthy representatives of the fair sex normally secrete about 1 teaspoon of mucous fluid from the genital tract. Fresh discharge is transparent, however, during the day, when it is on the laundry, it may acquire a yellowish tint and a faint sourish odor.

In some cases, brown vaginal discharge may appear. This symptom is observed:

• On the 14-15th day of the menstrual cycle, during the period of ovulation. The process of egg separation is manifested by the release of a small amount of brownish mucus with thin blood streaks.
• A few days before and within 1-3 days after menstruation. Slight brownish drops observed on underwear or pads during this period are oxidized blood.
• In the first 1-2 months of taking combined oral contraceptives. The appearance of a characteristic brown “smudge” is normal at the beginning of taking medications and indicates a restructuring and adaptation of the body to changes in hormonal levels. However, brown discharge that bothers a woman for more than 2-3 months is a reason to contact an endocrinologist and discontinue COCs.
• After using Postinor and its analogues for emergency postcoital contraception.
• After childbirth during the period of lochia separation. This clinical manifestation indicates a normal healing process of the internal membranes of the genital organs.

According to statistics, brown discharge periodically occurs in 80% of women at different periods of life, but it does not cause discomfort and even in the absence of treatment goes away without a trace.

Brown discharge without odor and accompanying discomfort symptoms should not bother a woman and be a reason for an urgent visit to the doctor. However, if you regularly detect brown, dark spotting on your underwear, accompanied by pain, fever, unpleasant odor and other pathological symptoms, it is important to undergo a full examination and start treatment in a timely manner.

Most common pathological causes

One of the frequent complaints with which patients turn to a gynecologist is the occurrence of bloody or brownish discharge.

Most often they are caused by processes such as:

• injuries to the internal membranes of the genital organs received during intimacy;
• improper performance of gynecological manipulations;
• use of mechanical contraception, inappropriate “aggressive” spermicides;
• violation of hormonal status;
• frequent stressful situations;
• sexually transmitted infections;
• cervical erosion;
• ovarian cysts;
• endometriosis;
• glandular hyperplasia;
• cancer of the uterus, ovaries.

Since bloody dark and light brown mucus from the vagina can be a symptom of dangerous precancerous and oncological diseases, if it is constantly discharged, it is important to consult a doctor for examination, determining the cause and prescribing the necessary treatment.

Important! Very often, brown, spotting discharge is the first sign of an ectopic pregnancy. If, against the background of a delay in menstruation, its quantity increases, pain occurs in the lower abdomen, weakness, and falls. arterial pressure- it is necessary to immediately call an ambulance to resolve the issue possible violation tubal pregnancy and hospitalization of the woman.

Discharge after sex

During intense sexual contact, microdamage to the mucous membranes of the vagina may occur, accompanied by the release of drops of blood, which upon contact with air acquire a frightening dark brown color. In this case you need:

• Observe the rules of personal hygiene, select suitable intimate gels, do not use soap and do not resort to douching to avoid infection of damaged mucous membranes.
• Use lubricant purchased at a pharmacy or specialty store, and be careful during intimacy.

Normally, brown discharge after sex is usually not abundant and lasts no more than two days. Their formation over a long period of time indicates serious trauma to the genital tract or the development of an infectious pathology.

Important! Brown discharge with drops of bright red blood, noted by a woman after painful sexual intercourse, indicates possible erosion of the uterine cervix.

Infectious causes

Light brown discharge often acts as one of the signs of sexually transmitted diseases. In case of viral and bacterial inflammatory processes in the genitals, the discharge that flows onto underwear or pads can be of any color. However, in the presence of inclusions of blood, which has been in contact with air for a long time, they acquire a light brown tint.

They occur when:

• Acute, during which intense itching leads to self-harm during scratching. From the resulting microtraumas and cracks in the inflamed mucosa, drops of blood are released, which, when mixed with the cheesy discharge characteristic of candidiasis, give it a pink or brownish tint.
• - an infectious disease, sexually transmitted, leading to dryness, burning and discomfort in the intimate area, the appearance of copious foamy yellow, brown-orange or bloody discharge. In addition, the pathology is accompanied by dull pain in the lower abdomen, unpleasant sensations when urinating, and an unpleasant, rotten odor from the genitals.
• manifested by pain, itching, difficulty urinating, discharge white-yellow color, which with a long course of the disease acquire a brownish tint.

If there is brown discharge with an unpleasant odor and itchy skin, the gynecologist must take a smear from the woman for flora, and also prescribe serological and PCR tests. They help to identify infectious pathologies even in the early stages and prescribe appropriate therapy (antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic drugs).

Important! When an STD is detected, in addition to the woman, it is necessary to carefully examine her sexual partner and, if he is found to have the same infection, full course Treatment should be given to both patients.

Chronic pathologies

In conditions of constant stress, poor ecology, nutritional disorders, bad habits, as well as in cases of complicated heredity, women may experience hormonal imbalances, which, if not corrected, lead to dangerous pathologies.

The following diseases are most often diagnosed in patients of reproductive age:

• - chronic inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus. The prerequisites for the disease are intrauterine interventions, previous abortions, and miscarriages. This disease manifests itself as aching, nagging pain in the lower abdomen and back, brown discharge before and after menstruation, and cycle disruption.
• Endometriosis - pathological condition, characterized by the proliferation of endometrial nodules outside the uterine cavity, in the myometrium, cervical canal, on the ovaries, peritoneum, bladder. The main clinical manifestations of the pathology include pain during menstruation in the abdomen, lower back, and sacrum.
• Hyperplasia- excessive growth and thickening of the inner lining of the uterus, which is benign in nature and is manifested by the appearance of brown spotting discharge, intermenstrual bleeding and heavy, prolonged periods.

In the early stages, these pathologies may not manifest themselves, but over time they lead to anemia, exhaustion of the woman, worsening hormonal imbalance and infertility. That is why it is important to regularly visit a gynecologist for preventive examinations and, if pathology is suspected, to undergo a thorough comprehensive examination. Treatment of these diseases is carried out with the help of hormonal drugs and, if necessary, surgery.

Important! In case of uterine endometrial hyperplasia, it is necessary to undergo an ultrasound of the pelvic organs and hysteroscopy with a biopsy. This will allow us to determine the nature of the overgrown tissue and prescribe the correct treatment. This disease cannot be ignored because in some cases it can lead to cancer.

Dangerous conditions

A significant part of all gynecological diseases is occupied by tumors of the ovaries, uterus and its cervix. They can be either benign, slowly growing and not affecting other tissues, or malignant, prone to aggressive growth and metastasis.

The main danger of cancer is that it has few symptoms for a long time and practically does not bother the patient. This leads to late diagnosis of the disease, which worsens the prognosis.

The presence of a malignant tumor of the reproductive system can be suspected based on the following signs:

• Brown, spotting leucorrhoea that can occur after sex, before and after menstruation.
• Abundant brownish, bloody issues, separated according to the type of “meat slop”.
• Constant nagging pain in the lower abdomen, perineum, lower back.
• Dysfunction of the pelvic organs (discomfort during urination, defecation).
• Unmotivated weight loss. Loss of appetite, refusal of meat food is especially common. Weakness, decreased tolerance to physical activity.

In addition to ovarian and uterine cancer, oncopathologies of the external genital organs can occur. They manifest themselves by the presence of ulcerative defects and long-term non-healing erosions, the appearance of bright red, dark brown drops on pads or underwear, thickening of the skin, dryness and itching. For tumors of the reproductive organs of any location, the patient is indicated for specific treatment by an oncologist.

Important! If any, even slight brownish discharge appears, lasting longer than 3 days, you should contact a gynecologist as soon as possible. Early detection of the disease and timely initiation of therapy are the key to good results in treatment and recovery .

In this video, a venereologist talks about brown discharge.

If there is discharge Brown in women, you should contact a gynecologist as soon as possible. There are many diseases that are characterized by the appearance of brown discharge in women.

The first thing to do is to figure out why a woman’s brown discharge began at one time or another. After this, it will be possible to determine effective treatment measures.

Causes

Every woman knows that vaginal discharge is normal. However, brown discharge in women indicates that there is ichor or bloody inclusions in the leucorrhoea, which means there is dysfunction in the reproductive system.

All are listed below possible reasons such a phenomenon, for clarity, you can see a photo of each manifestation characteristic of each of the reasons.

Diseases

First of all, you should pay attention to several diseases that are characterized by the appearance of atypical secretions from the vagina:

• endometritis. The disease is characterized by the appearance of a strong focus of inflammation on the uterine mucosa. You may notice the appearance of brown discharge with an unpleasant odor shortly before or after your period. In some cases, brown mucus appears in the middle of the cycle. If a patient has chronic endometritis and plans to become pregnant, then she should initially get rid of the disease, since there is a risk of miscarriage, regardless of the stage of pregnancy;
• endometriosis. If endometriosis is localized on the cervix or body of the uterus, then one of the symptoms is dark brown discharge. At its core, the development of the disease on the cervix represents the formation of nodular, cystic seals, which over time grow and take on the appearance of stripes. You can notice an atypical secret. In some cases, their color turns light brown;
• endometrial hyperplasia. If an atypical pathological secretion with bloody inclusions of a brown, spotting nature began after menstruation or began shortly before menstruation and continued after it, then most likely the cause is endometrial hyperplasia. The disease can be provoked by any gynecological disease, abortion or surgical intervention in reproductive system, as well as predisposition to this disease;
• polyps. Due to hormonal imbalances, there is a possibility that a polyp will form in the uterine mucosa. Additionally, this phenomenon can be provoked by an inflammatory process;
• detachment of the fertilized egg. If a woman experiences brown discharge during pregnancy, and it is spotty in nature or there are simply blood inclusions in the clear mucus, then most likely the cause is detachment of the ovum. At the same time, the woman has severe abdominal pain in the lower part. The pain may also radiate to the lower back. The nature of the pain is cramping;
• ectopic pregnancy. If there is the appearance of clear mucus, in which blood inclusions are clearly visible, then this is probably a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. At the same time, the patient's blood pressure decreases. Sometimes the stomach hurts, the pulse quickens and there is dizziness;
• any disease characterized by the appearance of an inflammatory process. Such diseases include thrush, bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and others. Any disease is characterized by the appearance of brown discharge with an odor; there may also be itching and brown discharge and other manifestations. The color of the discharge varies, from dark brown to yellow-brown or very light with a slight brown tint.

If a woman starts taking contraceptives that contain hormonal substances, then in the first 3 months from the start of use, women may experience the appearance of brown, odorless discharge.

Brown discharge is a reason to pay attention to the health of the reproductive system and understand the nature of the phenomenon. It is important to do this as soon as possible, because in most cases, brown discharge is a symptom of a dangerous disease. It is not recommended to postpone a visit to the gynecologist in such a situation.

A healthy woman has a menstrual cycle without interruptions. If unexpected violations occur, this should be the basis for contacting an antenatal clinic. One of the pathological conditions is black discharge during or between menstruation. There can be many reasons for this, which are sometimes difficult for a woman to figure out on her own.

Features of the menstrual cycle

Before you begin to figure out when black discharge is the norm, and in which case it is a deviation, you should remember what the menstrual cycle is.

Each female body is individual, and therefore everyone experiences their periods differently. But the general parameters apply to everyone:

• The normal cycle is 28 days. However, this indicator is typical for only 60% of women. For the rest, the duration ranges from 21 to 35 days.
• Menstruation has several phases: under the influence of estrogen, an egg is formed in the ovary (proliferative period), lasting from 1 to 17 days; the corpus luteum begins to function, due to which the hormone progesterone is formed (secretory phase), lasting around 13-15 days; In the interval, the bleeding phase begins, which is called menstruation.

From this we can conclude that menstruation is a cyclical process that occurs if the egg is not fertilized.

Normal menstruation has the following indicators:

1. Bloody discharge in women lasts for 2-7 days.
2. On the first day, a woman loses more blood than on subsequent days. From the beginning of menstruation to last day the amount of discharge decreases.
3. During the entire period of menstruation, blood loss averages 50 ml.
4. Spotting is considered normal if it has a red or scarlet tint, without the presence of a specific odor. At this time, there should be no itching or burning in the intimate area.
5. Blood during menstruation should not have impurities or foreign shades.

Note! Black or brown discharge is considered a deviation from the norm.

When is specific discharge normal?

If black or brown discharge appears shortly before the onset of your period, this is normal. Drops of blood just got into them, which is why they got this color. This can be observed several days after menstruation, when the body removes the remaining blood from the uterus.

At this time, even dark-colored clumps can be observed. This situation is also observed in completely healthy women. This is a sign of the onset of the menstrual cycle. During menstruation itself, the blood coming out of the vagina can have different shades.

There are several other factors in which dark daub should not cause concern:

1. It is normal to have black or brown discharge in women taking hormonal birth control. In this case, spotting can appear at any time during the cycle.
2. If a girl has had sexual intercourse for the first time, dark discharge may persist for several more days.
3. They can appear after active sex, without sufficient quantity lubricants, which may result in injury to the vaginal mucosa.
4. In girls, before the menstrual cycle normalizes, until about 16 years of age, black and brown discharge is normal.
5. In women with the onset of menopause, hormonal disruption occurs. This leads to the fact that the cycle becomes irregular; periods may not come for several months. But when the discharge comes, it can be quite scanty and dark in color.

Even if a woman has one of these factors, consulting a gynecologist will not hurt.

Dark discharge is a harbinger of a serious illness

Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and understand the cause of black vaginal discharge. After all, they can signal not about natural processes in the body, but about serious diseases. There may be several reasons why there is dark discharge.

Complication of pregnancy

When the egg is fertilized and implanted on the wall of the uterus, some fragments of the mucous membrane are rejected, which can cause scanty black or dark brown discharge. A woman may feel slight pain in the lower abdomen. This symptom does not pose a threat to the life or health of the fetus or mother. This only means that menstruation should have come, but fertilization occurred. You should start to worry if the daub has bright shade and at the same time it is quite plentiful. This is the first sign of pathology. You should immediately contact a antenatal clinic.

Important! Black discharge with clots during pregnancy may be a sign of a threatened miscarriage.

At first, the woman does not feel pain, but gradually both bleeding and pain increase, and attacks similar to contractions appear. If you consult a doctor at the first sign of a miscarriage, the fetus can be saved.

Black discharge also appears when an ectopic pregnancy occurs, when the egg does not enter the uterus, but attaches to the ovary, abdominal cavity. In this case, the woman experiences severe pain in the groin. They can also radiate to the lower back and rectum.

If you don't apply for it in time medical care, pipes may burst. Not only the pain will increase, but also the amount of blood.

Cervical erosion

Black or brown discharge is also possible with cervical erosion - a defect in the mucous membrane of the cervix. During a routine examination by a gynecologist or during sexual intercourse, tissue injury may occur, resulting in dark-colored blood.

Another reason is infection with ongoing inflammation. In such a situation, the secretion of dark swelling appears shortly before menstruation and has a specific smell.

Healthy cervix and susceptible to erosion - click to view

Erosion is treated with a laser. After the procedure, black discharge may appear, which will gradually lighten.

During pregnancy, when the uterus enlarges, the eroded mucosa is injured, which also causes scanty bloody smear. The disease cannot be treated during this period, but the woman should be under constant supervision.

Endometrial hyperplasia

The uterine cavity contains a layer of endometrium. Its thickening is called hyperplasia. The first sign of the disease is menstrual irregularity. Partitions appear in the uterus, which prevent blood from getting out; it coagulates, turning into clots. The discharge at this time is black or dark brown, scanty, and in rare cases abundant.

Treatment of hyperplasia consists of curettage of the uterine cavity followed by the administration of hormonal drugs.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is another disease in which the endometrium grows as a result of hormonal imbalance. The bloody smear is quite strong and dark in color. They can also appear in the interval between menstruation for 2-3 days. A few days before and during menstruation itself, a woman experiences severe pain.

Oncology

Cervical cancer is one of the most common diseases in women. At the onset of the disease, the main symptom is dark-colored spotting between periods, the appearance of blood after sex, and a disruption in the cycle. Little blood is released. It has a black color, sometimes with a greenish tint, and most often a specific odor.

As you can see, black or dark brown discharge is a sign of quite serious diseases. If there are disruptions in the cycle or pain, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Additional factors that provoke discharge

In addition to the listed factors, there may be additional reasons that cause dark-colored daubs:

• stress;
• disruption of the usual rhythm of life;
• imbalance in food;
• climate change;
• some time after childbirth;
• disruptions in metabolic processes;
• inflammation of the ovaries or uterus;
• infectious diseases;
• installation of the spiral.

Important! If the cause of the spotting is inflammation, then an increase in temperature and pain are observed.

You should consult a doctor immediately if bleeding is accompanied by:

• burning in the intimate area;
• unpleasant odor;
• bloody clots;
• changes in the amount of blood released during menstruation;
• discharge between periods;
• dizziness, poor health, brittle nails and hair.

These signs indicate possible infection or inflammation. The concern of the fair sex about dark vaginal discharge between menstruation is understandable. Thus, the body can signal about serious pathological processes occurring in the body. Delaying a visit to the doctor can lead to serious complications.

At an appointment with a gynecologist, they are often asked about brown discharge in women. Let's look at this in more detail.

Every month, a woman’s egg matures and her period begins. Normally, they should be red in color, without any foreign smell, except for the smell of iron, and in a maximum of a week it will end. At the beginning of menstruation, the discharge is more abundant, and at the end it is less abundant. On the first day of your period, you may feel a loss of strength, energy, and slight pain in the lower abdomen.
The female body is so unique that any neoplasm or appearance entails a number of questions. Especially if this concerns incoming calls indicating the emergence of female diseases and pathologies.
Menstruation will always tell a woman with its symptoms that there is an inflammatory process in the body, there has been an infection, etc. Why does discharge appear before, instead of, and after menstruation, causing women to have all sorts of thoughts? What signs should you pay attention to?

Brown and black discharge before menstruation

Often women are afraid of brown discharge before their period. In addition to brown discharge, there are dark brown and even black ones. The brownish tint to the discharge is given by dried blood, the cause of which can be anything: death of the endometrium of the uterus, damage after sexual intercourse, infections, ectopic pregnancy, all kinds of pathologies. Scanty brown discharge, without painful symptoms, does not threaten the body in any way if carried out on time gynecological examination and timely analyzes are performed. In order to find out the natural causes and why light brown discharge appeared before menstruation, and not after, you need to consult a specialist.
Half of women of reproductive age experience brown discharge before menstruation. If the menstrual cycle begins with them, turning into normal bleeding, there is no particular cause for concern.

If brown discharge appears before menstruation, there may be different reasons. Brown discharge before menstruation for a week, the causes of which indicate problems in the body.

If brown discharge starts a week before your period, this already indicates:

• about the inflammatory process in the cervix;
• about inflammation in the ovaries;
• erosion;
• abortions;
• misuse of oral contraceptives;
• pathological disorder of the menstrual cycle.

You need to see a doctor immediately, otherwise this will lead to a number of consequences - endometrial growth, adhesions in the fallopian tubes. Any advanced inflammatory process occurring in female organs, may contribute to infertility or cancer. Brown discharge does occur during menstruation.
There is both dark discharge before menstruation and black discharge.
Black discharge occurs due to uterine polyposis, the appearance of cysts on the uterus, inflammatory processes in the female reproductive organs or ectopic pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and oncology of the female reproductive organs.

If your period begins with brown or black discharge, as a rule, it appears along with characteristic symptoms:

• Burning, itching in the genitals;
• An unpleasant odor that was not present before the discharge;
• Body temperature rises;
• General body fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness.

Diseases that can begin in a woman’s body:

• Endometriosis - the cells of the outer layer of the endometrium of the uterus begin to actively divide, that is, the tissue of the uterus grows.
• Endometritis is an inflammatory process of the uterine mucosa.
• Endometrial hyperplasia is the proliferation of internal endometrial cells of the uterus.

Brown and black discharge instead of periods

Why do women experience brown or black vaginal discharge instead of menstruation?

Brown discharge instead of menstruation often occurs:

1. In teenage girls, where the menstrual cycle is just beginning to begin;
2. In women who begin to develop menopause;
3. Pregnancy, including ectopic;
4. Hormonal imbalance in the body.

In fact, all vaginal discharges are approximately the same in their signs and symptoms. And you cannot clearly diagnose yourself and plan further treatment without consulting a gynecologist.
Dark brown discharge may indicate an ectopic pregnancy if it is accompanied by an unpleasant odor with severe pain. Black discharge instead of menstruation indicates an abnormal structure of the uterus, inflammation of the ovaries, infections, and malignant formations on the genitals.

Brown discharge after period and black discharge after period

Why do women have brown discharge after menstruation? As a rule, this is considered the norm. Since the menstrual cycle is almost over, the blood that still comes out is considered old blood, clotted blood. This is why brown discharge is observed at the end of the cycle.
If women have brown discharge for three days after menstruation, it means that the menstrual cycle is over and there is no need to worry. But, if it’s about a week, it’s a reason to see a doctor.
Dark brown discharge after menstruation and black discharge after menstruation indicate the presence of a virus in the female body.
Before, during or after menstruation, brown discharge indicates pathology in the body. As mentioned above, all discharge comes from approximately the same reasons, which can be detected when diagnosing the genital organs.

Diagnosis and examination of discharge

• External and internal examination by a gynecologist of the genital organs;
• Smears for microflora, cytology;
• Test for STIs;
• Colposcopy;
• Ultra-sound examination.

After all the examinations and tests, you will be given a complete picture of your health and the doctor will help you cope with the unpleasant discharge. If infections or diseases are detected in a woman, therapy will be prescribed. Treatment for brown discharge is selected individually for each woman, depending on the diagnosis she was given. You can protect yourself from such secretions by following simple rules: take a shower daily, attend antenatal clinics in a timely manner, do not take birth control pills without a prescription and consultation with a doctor, inform your gynecologist about any concerns.

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Vaginal secretion can indicate natural and signal pathological processes in a woman’s body, so attention is paid to it first. You can guess what brown discharge might mean based on the time of its occurrence, the duration of its course and the presence of additional symptoms.

When the symptom is within normal limits

Under certain conditions, the causes of brown discharge in women are not associated with pathology. provoke vaginal fluid brownish in color with mucus may:

• inaccurate or prolonged sexual intercourse;
• rupture of the follicular sac during ovulation;
• conception;
• beginning of pregnancy;
• postpartum recovery;
• adaptation to birth control pills;
• intensive physical exercise or playing sports;
• stabilization of the girl’s monthly cycle;
• preparing the body for menstruation;
• release of the remaining endometrium after menstruation;
• premenopause and menopause.

If the phenomenon occurs in the middle of the cycle

During the fertile period or ovulation, blood may appear in the abundant mucous fluid of the cervical canal. At first, but after the rupture of the follicle in which the egg matures, the mucus may darken due to the ingress of coagulated blood, acquiring a brown tint. Normally, the liquid should have the following characteristics:

1. Insignificant volume.
2. Smearing character.
3. (see photo).
4. Duration up to two days.
5. Absence unpleasant odor, pain or a feeling of tension in the ovarian area.

It is imperative to go to the hospital if similar situation is constantly noted general state worsens, and without interruption turning into menstruation.

Before your period

A few days before monthly bleeding, a girl may notice traces of slight brown mucous discharge on her underwear or daily routine. This phenomenon is isolated. The fibrous structure of the secretion should not be scary, since this is how the body signals the beginning of the process of rejection of the mucous layer of the uterus.

Prolonged spotting of a brownish or dark burgundy hue a week before menstruation can be caused by:

• stress;
• improper diet;
• strict diets;
• overweight;
• wrong lifestyle;
• lack of sleep;
• smoking, drugs and alcohol;
• constant physical overstrain;
• severe hormone deficiency.

Brown discharge between periods in most cases indicates a menstrual irregularity or the presence of pathology. Especially dangerous symptom there is an unpleasant odor of the secreted fluid and constant pain in the abdomen and lower back.

After menstruation

There should not be a lot of brown mucus from the genital tract, since implantation damages a small number of blood vessels. Some women have this early sign is generally absent, so secretion with the blood does not always mean pregnancy.

Brown discharge in women after ovulation 6-12 days can indicate fertilization. The time interval depends on individual characteristics body.

Additional symptoms:

• swelling and tenderness of the mammary glands;
• frequent urge to go to the toilet;
• increased drowsiness;
• sudden mood swings;
• dizziness and fatigue.

Hormonal fluctuations

When you start using oral contraceptives or an intrauterine device, your body gradually adapts to the contraceptive. The adaptation period can last about three months, accompanied by minor symptoms.

In this situation, it is necessary to pay attention to the discomfort, as well as the specific period of the cycle when this or that vaginal secretion occurs. A woman can cause dark vaginal discharge:

• skipping a pill;
• violation of instructions;
• taking a large dose of the drug;
• the wrong type is OK.

When discharge indicates pathology

Without serious knowledge of gynecology, it is difficult to independently determine why there is brown discharge, and there is significant discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen. But a woman can pay attention to the following signs, which should prompt an immediate visit to the gynecologist:

1. The bloody secretion is too thick or watery.
2. The amount of fluid released increases each time.
3. The gasket gets wet in less than an hour.
4. Blood is noted in the mucus systematically.
5. Sexual contact is accompanied by pain.
6. Available heat bodies for no reason.
7. There is an unpleasant odor.
8. Itching and burning are felt.
9. There are no periods for a long time.
10. A large number of clots are observed during pseudomenstruation.

Often the pathological condition of the reproductive system manifests itself by secretion large quantity secretion with blood. However, gynecological pathologies do not always make themselves felt with clear symptoms, so they can be mistakenly correlated with the consequences of stress, starvation, inaccurate coitus and other relatively harmless provocateurs. Therefore, if you detect brownish discharge of any intensity, you should visit a gynecologist. Let's consider the most common pathologies accompanied by the described symptom.

If discharge occurs instead of menstruation

This secretion may occur instead of menstruation. This is a scanty spotting secretion (up to 50 ml), which is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• lower back pain;
• feeling of tightness or pain in the chest;
• shadow the lower abdomen or suprapubic area;
• dizziness;
• nausea.

The symptom may be caused for the following reasons:

1. Hormonal disbalance.
2. Pituitary dysfunction.
3. Endometrial injury.
4. Consequence of abortion.
5. Protracted inflammatory process.
6. Improper functioning of the endocrine system.
7. Strong physical activity.
8. Exhausting sports.
9. Beginning of pregnancy.

Why does the discharge change color?

The brownish color of vaginal fluid varies depending on the factor of origin: light brown, brown, or even black. Vaginal secretion may darken due to:

• taking antibiotics;
• hormonal imbalance;
• worsening of the disease;
• development diabetes mellitus;
• disruption of the endocrine system;
• treatment with hormones.

remember, that normal secretion, once on the laundry after some time under the influence of oxygen, it darkens slightly, acquiring a light yellow-brown tint.

Gynecological diseases and pathologies of pregnancy

The appearance of copious dark brown discharge cannot be associated with normal processes in the body. A similar sign indicates:

• inflammatory processes;
• sexual infections;
• ectopic ( ectopic pregnancy);
• threat of miscarriage (from the first to the third trimester);
• endometritis;
• cystitis;
• endometriosis;
• cervical erosion;
• polyps;
• endometrial hyperplasia;
• benign neoplasms;

Diseases may not be diagnosed for a long time because symptoms do not appear immediately. A woman may not be aware of the pathology and may not observe any obvious signs. The appearance of discharge dark brown often indicates an already advanced case, which will be much more difficult to treat. It is for this reason that you should visit a gynecologist every six months without a good reason, and immediately if you have unnatural symptoms.

Problems with pregnancy and malignant tumors, because in these situations there is a threat to the patient’s life without timely treatment or surgical intervention.

Cystitis

When the urethra or bladder itself becomes inflamed, blood is released, which is not related to diseases of the reproductive system. After frequent urination, a woman not only notices pain in the lower abdomen or lower back. Additional symptoms of urethritis resemble the common cold. The following symptoms and characteristics of the secreted fluid should alert you:

• the appearance of blood in the urine;
• frequent urge to urinate;
• cloudy urine;
• high body temperature;
• vomiting and nausea.

Infectious diseases

Infection of a woman's genital organs in the absence of timely treatment causes prolonged inflammatory processes. Such violations affect the quantity and shade of vaginal secretion. To prevent complications, women need to know the nature of dangerous brown discharge and what infections they occur with.

• chlamydia;
• gonorrhea;
• trichomoniasis;
• candidiasis (thrush);
• genital herpes;
• mycoplasmosis;
• ureaplasmosis;
• bacterial vaginosis;
• gardnerellosis.

The occurrence of these diseases can be asymptomatic until the infection provokes inflammation. Each type of pathology has its own symptoms, but in any condition, brown vaginal discharge is a serious reason to visit a doctor and take a smear for microscopic examination.

Dark discharge may be considered normal or indicate development pathological process in organism. In case of any ailments, you should consult a specialist and under no circumstances self-medicate. Only based on the results of the examination and tests, the doctor will prescribe effective treatment.