What is the reason for the brown color of vaginal discharge?

In terms of color, women's leucorrhea is white, colorless or milky white. If it appears yellow, brown, green or other colors, it may be a sign of certain diseases. For example, if the vaginal discharge is brown, it may be ovulation bleeding or infection. For example, some women do not pay attention to personal hygiene during menstruation or have improper sexual life, which may cause infection and inflammation. So what is the reason why leucorrhea is brown in color?

Causes of brown discharge:

1. Ovulation bleeding

Brown vaginal discharge during ovulation is usually a manifestation of ovulation bleeding. Women with this phenomenon do not need to worry, as it will disappear in two or three days. Discolored leucorrhea can also be seen one or two days before or after menstruation. It is a sign before menstruation and a sign that menstruation is not completely over.

However, we should also pay attention to other gynecological diseases. For example, if the bleeding during ovulation lasts too long and has not recovered, we should consider the relationship between cervical erosion, uterine polyps, cervical cancer and other cervical diseases.

2. Infection

If women do not pay attention to menstrual hygiene and use contaminated sanitary products, it is very easy to cause pathogen infection, leading to the occurrence of brown vaginal discharge. Common infections include trichomoniasis, mold infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, etc. Many infections can cause inflammation in women, such as vulvitis and vaginitis. Vaginitis is a common factor that causes brown vaginal discharge. When treating inflammation caused by various bacterial factors, it is important to treat both husband and wife together to prevent cross infection.

3. Cervical disease

The most common cervical disease is chronic cervicitis, such as cervical erosion, cervical polyps, etc. Cervical disease refers to various lesions occurring in the cervical area, including inflammation, injury, tumors, and lesions. The trauma of childbirth, changes in sex hormones, or sexual activity that can cause cervical inflammation can all lead to cervical erosion and increase the amount of brown vaginal discharge. Cervical erosion is the most common cervicitis in women and is also an important factor causing brown vaginal discharge.

In addition, cervical cancer is also the cause of brown vaginal discharge, but brown vaginal discharge does not necessarily mean cancer. Therefore, if brown vaginal discharge occurs, you must pay attention to gynecological examination, find out the cause as soon as possible, and treat it symptomatically.

Warning: If abnormal leucorrhea occurs, do not simply consider vaginal diseases, because in addition to vaginitis, other diseases such as cervicitis, cervical cancer, uterine fibroids, uterine adenocarcinoma, vaginal foreign bodies, etc. can cause brown leucorrhea. From a clinical medical perspective, cervicitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, and senile vaginitis are the most common.

About leucorrhea:

Leucorrhea is a discharge from the vagina. Under normal circumstances, the amount is small, white, sticky, and odorless. It contains mucus secreted by the cervix, exudates 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 has no adverse effects on women's health and is also called physiological leucorrhea.

When there is inflammation or tumor in the reproductive organs, due to inflammatory exudate or tissue necrosis, vaginal discharge may increase, change color, and become purulent or bloody and have a foul odor, so it should be checked promptly.

Kind tips:

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your genitals frequently, change your underwear frequently, and change your sanitary napkins frequently.

2. Maintain an optimistic attitude and a peaceful mood.

3. Have regular check-ups every year. Even if you don’t feel any discomfort, have a comprehensive gynecological examination at least once a year.

4. Wear less tight pants and choose cotton, light-colored, breathable underwear.

5. Develop good eating habits, eat a balanced diet, and have a regular schedule.

6. Adhere to physical exercise to strengthen your physical fitness and improve your immunity.