I have a question. I've had brown vaginal discharge for about 5 days now. I start my period in a few days, but I've heard that it might be old blood that's making it brown. But that just doesn't make sense that i get before my period, or is it??? I'm not pregnant and I've never had an infection. My diet has changed a little. I've been exercising more and eating less/healthy. I can't figure it out.
2007-03-27 09:09:01 · 1 answers · asked by purplebabboonbutt 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Don't worry. Our periods can fluctuate in regards to color of flow (anything from pink to bright red to brown). However, you might want to see your gynecologist to have the brown discharge investigated since it could be cervical erosion, a totally normal condition where the cells grow out of the cervix. This condition is caused by sexual intercouse, tampons and the insertion of a speculum so almost all females have it at one time or another...and usually frequently. In fact, most females aren't aware they have it because they have no symptoms and the doctor cauterizes it with special swabs during their routine gyn exam.
2007-03-28 12:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋