Brown discharge before period is usually old blood from the uterus. Each month, the uterine lining gets filled with blood and builds up to receive a fertilized egg. If no fertilized egg enters the uterus in any given month, the hormonal levels in a woman’s body drops. This causes the shedding of the the uterine lining. As a result, you may notice a pink or red spotting in most instances. However at times, old blood comes out of a woman’s uterus and she notices brown spotting before her period is due. In case this type of spotting is not quickly followed by a period, you should consider setting an appointment with your doctor at the earliest.
A variety of different medical conditions can cause a dark brown discharge from a woman’s vagina. While medical attention may be essential in certain cases, most of them are caused by normal body processes and are generally harmless. A light brown discharge often disappears within a few days on its own. [click to continue…]
Vaginal infections happen to all women, no matter their age, and whether or not they are sexually active. Most women have vaginal infections at least once in their lifetime. Sometimes, they can be as mild as a temporary bacterial vaginosis with symptoms including thick, smelly vaginal mucus, or as severe as yeast infection or gonorrhea, which are both known for causing bad, symptoms that can make you extremely uncomfortable.
Most women fail to understand the important role that vaginal discharge plays in the female reproductive system. When you hit puberty, you start experiencing some amount of vaginal discharge, which shows that your reproductive system is “viable.” The role of the discharge is keeping your vagina clean and healthy, preventing bacteria from traveling to your uterus and causing infections. During your menstrual cycle, the discharge can be anywhere from clear and stretchy to white and clumpy.