What to do if your menstrual vaginal discharge is dark brown

Modern women should pay great attention to their physical health, because a little negligence may cause a series of health problems. When it comes to women's health issues, the most frequently asked questions are about menstruation. Menstruation can accurately reflect a person's physical health. Today, we will explain in detail the phenomenon of dark brown menstrual discharge.

1. Leucorrhea is a sticky white liquid that flows out of the vagina of women. It is a mixture of secretions from the Bartholin's glands, cervical glands, endometrium, exudate from the vaginal mucosa, and desquamated vaginal epithelial cells. Normal leucorrhea should be milky white or colorless and transparent, with a slightly fishy smell or no smell.

2. The amount and texture of vaginal discharge are affected by the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body. The amount and texture of vaginal discharge change periodically with the menstrual cycle. The amount of vaginal discharge before and after menstruation is also different.

2. Generally, the increase of leucorrhea before menstruation indicates ovulation period. As long as the leucorrhea does not have other colors, it is normal. Before ovulation, due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body, the epithelial cells of the cervical glands are stimulated to proliferate, the secretion of cervical mucus increases, and the sodium chloride content in the mucus increases, which can absorb more water, causing the amount of leucorrhea to increase before menstruation. The leucorrhea is thin, clear in color, and looks like egg white, and can be stretched into long threads. After ovulation, estrogen levels gradually decrease, while progesterone levels increase, the secretion of cervical mucus is inhibited, and the sodium chloride content in the mucus also decreases, making the leucorrhea at this time thick, milky white, with poor ductility, and easy to break when stretched.

3. If the leucorrhea before menstruation is abnormal, it is recommended to pay attention to cleanliness and wash the vulva with warm water. Do not use lotion, as it will cause acid-base imbalance and make it easier for bacteria to grow.

4. Change your underwear frequently, change it every day, and wear cotton underwear, not polyester underwear, as cotton is breathable. Use sanitary pads less often, as they are not breathable and can easily breed bacteria. It is also normal to have delayed menstruation and irregular leucorrhea before menstruation. Many external factors may cause irregular menstruation and abnormal leucorrhea before menstruation, such as climate, mood and so on.

No matter what, women should take good care of their bodies. Get enough sleep, exercise more, maintain a good mood, and eat more nutritious and healthy food. After all, confident and healthy women are the most beautiful women. Regarding the problem of dark brown menstrual discharge, we have introduced it in detail above, I hope it can be helpful.