What is the reason for brown vaginal discharge?

Normal and healthy women all have leucorrhea, and whether the leucorrhea is normal often indicates whether the woman’s body is healthy. Once a woman has abnormal leucorrhea, she should pay attention to whether she has certain gynecological diseases. There are many symptoms of abnormal vaginal discharge, one of the more common symptoms is brown vaginal discharge. So, what are the reasons for brown vaginal discharge? Let’s take a look at the detailed introduction made by experts on this issue.

Experts point out that there are two possibilities for brown vaginal discharge: one is physiological and the other is pathological. Physiological brown vaginal discharge often occurs in the middle of two menstrual periods, which is the ovulation period, and is a manifestation of ovulation bleeding. Physiological leucorrhea can also be seen one or two days before and after menstruation. It is a sign before menstruation and a manifestation of incomplete menstruation.

Pathological brown vaginal discharge is a more serious type of vaginal discharge abnormality and should not be taken lightly. Gynecological inflammation or certain malignant tumors and lesions should be considered. Various types of inflammation such as cervicitis, endometrial lesions, cervical cancer, etc. can cause brown vaginal discharge. And when the brown vaginal discharge gradually turns into bloody or hematopurulent vaginal discharge, it is often a sign of worsening or aggravation of the disease, so it must be taken seriously.

Experts remind that once female friends have abnormal brown vaginal discharge in their lives, they must pay attention to it and never be careless. It is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination in time to understand the cause of the brown vaginal discharge and actively receive treatment to avoid untimely treatment leading to continued deterioration of the disease and affecting women's health.