Causes of brown vaginal discharge

We all know that leucorrhea is a substance secreted from the female vagina. This is a very normal phenomenon. However, sometimes the color of leucorrhea also reflects some physical problems. Generally, the color of leucorrhea should be white, but sometimes brown leucorrhea will appear. Everyone should pay attention to this. Next, we will introduce in detail the reasons why leucorrhea is brown in color.

Brown discharge from vaginal discharge is a symptom of abnormal vaginal discharge and should be taken seriously. Abnormal vaginal discharge may simply be an increase in amount, or it may also be accompanied by changes in color, texture, and odor. Experts point out that abnormal leucorrhea must not be taken lightly. If it is not treated in time and not eradicated, serious sequelae may occur, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, etc. In severe cases, terminal illnesses such as vaginal cancer, uterine cancer, and cervical cancer may occur. Most middle-aged women who suffer from cancer do so because they did not pay attention to abnormal leucorrhea when they were young, which caused the disease to worsen.

Generally speaking, pathological leucorrhea is mostly inflammatory leucorrhea, leucorrhea caused by tumors and leucorrhea caused by foreign bodies. The following pathological leucorrhea are common symptoms:

Colorless, transparent, sticky leucorrhea: It is egg white-like and has properties similar to the mucus secreted by the cervical glands during ovulation, but the amount of secretion is significantly increased compared to usual. Generally, the possibility of chronic endocervicitis, ovarian dysfunction, vaginal adenosis, or well-differentiated cervical adenocarcinoma should be considered.

White or grayish yellow foamy leucorrhea: It is a characteristic of Trichomonas vaginitis and may be accompanied by vulvar itching.

Curd-like leucorrhea: a characteristic of candidal vaginitis, often accompanied by severe vulvar itching or burning pain.

Gray homogeneous fishy leucorrhea: thin, small to large amounts, unpleasant odor, common in bacterial vaginosis.

Purulent leucorrhea: yellow or yellow-green in color, sticky, and often has a foul odor. It can be caused by acute vaginitis, cervicitis, and endocervicitis caused by bacteria such as Trichomonas or gonococci. Pyometra, cervical cancer, vaginal cancer or foreign objects retained in the vagina can also cause pus-like leucorrhea.

Bloody leucorrhea: If there is blood mixed in the leucorrhea, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical polyps or submucosal fibroids should be considered. Insertion of an intrauterine device can also cause bloody leucorrhea.

The above content is an introduction to the reasons why leucorrhea is brown in color. Sometimes the appearance of brown leucorrhea is a normal phenomenon, but if it persists for a long time, you should go to the hospital for a detailed examination. Gynecological diseases have a great impact on women's health, so everyone should actively undergo physical examinations.