What to do if your vaginal discharge turns brown

Leucorrhea is the "barometer" of every female friend's health. Generally speaking, leucorrhea is transparent, colorless and odorless. When it changes, it indicates that there is something abnormal in the woman's body. But what does it mean when your vaginal discharge appears brown? How should we solve this problem? Today I will introduce in detail the reasons and solutions for brown vaginal discharge.

Leucorrhea is a liquid that is secreted from the female reproductive tract and discharged through the vagina, which is beneficial to the human body. All healthy women have leucorrhea. Leucorrhea originates from the cervix and vagina, and contains mucus secreted by the cervix, exudate from the vaginal mucosa, epidermal cells shed from the uterus and vagina, as well as a small amount of white blood cells and non-pathogenic vaginal bacilli. It keeps the vagina at a certain humidity, which is very helpful in preventing the invasion of bacteria. According to a gynecologist at Guangzhou Ren'ai Hospital, normal leucorrhea should be milky white or colorless and transparent, with a slightly fishy smell or no smell; its secretion amount and texture are affected by the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body, and vary cyclically with the menstrual cycle, with varying amounts, textures and thicknesses. If you find that your vaginal discharge increases for no apparent reason and has a color, such as white, yellow, blue, black, red, etc., you must be highly vigilant.

Brown vaginal discharge is just one type of abnormal vaginal discharge and may be caused by gynecological inflammation. Clinically, the vaginal discharge is mostly brown, yellow-green, tofu-like, sticky, and purulent. It is often possible that it is caused by candidal vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, cervicitis, cervical erosion and other diseases, and should be taken seriously.

1. Senile vaginitis

Senile vaginitis is more common in elderly women who have been postmenopausal for many years. After menopause, ovarian function declines, endogenous estrogen is deficient, genitals atrophy, vaginal epithelium becomes thinner, local resistance is weakened, pathogenic bacteria can easily multiply and cause inflammation. The important symptom of senile vaginitis is increased leucorrhea, often accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and vagina and a burning sensation in the vagina. The typical leucorrhea is light yellow, watery or purulent, has a foul odor, and is often mixed with a small amount of blood, resulting in brown leucorrhea.

2. Nonspecific vaginitis

Nonspecific vaginitis is a mixed bacterial infection that is common in postpartum, post-abortion, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. The main symptoms of nonspecific vaginitis are increased vaginal discharge, localized feeling of heaviness, and vaginal itching or burning sensation. Typical leucorrhea is grayish white, thin and uniform in texture, with very low viscosity, sometimes foamy, and accompanied by an unpleasant odor, which becomes more severe during intercourse.

3. Fungal vaginitis

Candidal vaginitis is one of the common vaginitis, often caused by Candida albicans infection, and is more common in pregnant women and diabetic patients. Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can cause imbalance of normal vaginal flora, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of fungi and makes people more susceptible to this disease. Patients taking corticosteroids, immunosuppressants and autoimmune diseases are more susceptible to this disease. Patients with vitamin B6 deficiency and chronic wasting diseases are more susceptible to this disease. Young women wearing tight nylon pants can increase the humidity and temperature of the perineum, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of fungi. The main symptoms of candidal vaginitis are increased leucorrhea and vulvar itching, often accompanied by local burning sensation. Typical leucorrhea is curd-like or slightly yellowish flake-like, has a slight odor, and adheres tightly to the vaginal mucosa.

The above are the reasons and solutions for the brown color of leucorrhea. It is recommended that everyone pay more attention to their bodies in daily life and not easily ignore minor problems in their bodies. At the same time, you should have regular physical examinations and be prepared to prevent problems before they occur. It is recommended that you change your underwear frequently, maintain a regular lifestyle, and go to the hospital to consult a professional doctor when necessary.