Is coffee-colored vaginal discharge normal?

The health of the female reproductive system is largely reflected in the secretions, so many people ask whether brown vaginal secretions are normal? Normally, vaginal brown discharge refers to leucorrhea. So, if leucorrhea appears brown, what factors may cause it? Let’s take a look at this issue together.

There are three possible causes of coffee-colored vaginal discharge:

1. Ovulation bleeding.

Ovulation bleeding usually occurs in the middle of two menstrual cycles, and the vaginal bleeding or brown discharge caused by it usually lasts for 2 to 3 days. If non-menstrual discharge of this color occurs regularly in the middle of the menstrual cycle, then the possibility of ovulation bleeding should be considered.

2. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, the full name is dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Uterine bleeding is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles and changes in the amount and nature of bleeding. If non-menstrual brown discharge is accompanied by menstrual disorders, the possibility of functional uterine bleeding should be considered.

3. Bleeding caused by other factors.

Excessive stress in life, excessive physical fatigue, chronic cervicitis such as cervical erosion and cervical polyps can also cause black or brown discharge from the vagina.

Under normal circumstances, it is normal to have brown vaginal discharge before menstruation and in the first 1 or 2 days after menstruation. However, brown discharge before menstruation is caused by the shedding of a small amount of endometrium. In a few cases, brown discharge is caused by luteal insufficiency.

If a female friend does not have symptoms such as abdominal pain, yellow leucorrhea, odor or vulvar itching, she can continue to observe and does not need to worry too much. Usually you can use warm water to clean the vulva, keep the area dry and hygienic to prevent infection. If this symptom occurs frequently, you should go to the hospital for a check-up to understand your endocrine condition.

After reading the introduction, it is clear that vaginal discharge of this color is generally abnormal. Therefore, if you find yourself having discharge of this color, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up. It is especially recommended that female friends, regardless of whether they have vaginal brown discharge or not, should have their reproductive system health checked regularly to prevent the occurrence of various gynecological diseases.