What causes brown vaginal discharge?

Women's leucorrhea maintains a fixed shape. Once an abnormality occurs, it is very likely that the patient has a certain gynecological disease. For example, if the leucorrhea appears brown, it is an abnormality in color. At this time, we must actively look for the cause. Only after the cause is clear can better treatment be possible. So, what causes brown vaginal discharge? Let’s take a closer look at it.

Experts point out that leucorrhea is a secretion from the vagina, which is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudates, cervical glands and endometrial secretions. If there is abnormal leucorrhea, it means that there is a problem with your health and you should go to a standard hospital for examination and treatment in time. The amount of vaginal discharge is often related to age, menstrual cycle and sexual activity. Women of childbearing age have more leucorrhea during each menstrual period; women during pregnancy have more leucorrhea; girls in love have more leucorrhea. This indicates that the estrogen level in the body has increased, the cervix and vaginal wall are congested, the exudate has increased, and the leucorrhea has naturally increased. The ovarian function of menopausal women is low, the level of estrogen secretion decreases, the reproductive organ structure atrophies, and the secretion of leucorrhea becomes sparse. Experts have concluded through years of clinical experience that the main reasons for brown leucorrhea are as follows:

1. Brown leucorrhea should be a sign of acute vaginitis. Vaginitis is the most common inflammation of the female reproductive organs and can occur at any age. The clinical manifestations of acute vaginitis include increased leucorrhea, frequent urination, urgency and pain when urinating, varying degrees of itching, heat or pain in the vulva, and fever in the acute phase.

2. Brown leucorrhea should be a sign of cervical ulceration. Cervical ulcer is one of the characteristics of chronic cervicitis and is also one of the most common gynecological diseases. If women do not pay attention to cleaning during sex, they may directly bring bacteria into the vagina, infect the cervix, and cause cervical ulcers. The clinical manifestations are mostly increased and sticky leucorrhea, and sometimes purulent or bloody leucorrhea. Low back pain, abdominal pain, and a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen are also often accompanied. Contact bleeding may also occur during sex, and the appearance of odor is also very likely.

3. Brown leucorrhea should be a sign of cervical polyps. Cervical polyps are more common in married women. The clinical manifestations of women with cervical dysentery are a small amount of bright red spotting, or a small amount of bleeding after sexual intercourse, which is sometimes mistaken for "menstruation". The amount of bleeding in a few people may be similar to that of menstruation. Some patients may usually have yellow leucorrhea, most of which have a peculiar smell, or there may be blood in the leucorrhea, which may also manifest as postmenopausal vaginal bleeding.

The above is an introduction to the reasons why leucorrhea appears brown. Female friends should be clear about it. There are many possible reasons why leucorrhea may appear brown. In order to better treat it, it is best to go to a regular hospital for examination. Only after the cause is determined can a reasonable treatment method be formulated. This is something that women must pay attention to.