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Period: spotting, now brown blood.
My last period was a little late and i was spotting for the whole time which was 3 days. My periods usually last 7-10 days :/.
But now im bleeding brown blood (aka old blood) and im worried.
Could that mean anything serious? I have had cervical cancer before. But am also on the rod that has been due for removal months ago (quite scared of needles, so putting it off then forgetting ).
Im thinking of taking a pregnancy test but wondering should i go to the doctor?
Please help!
But now im bleeding brown blood (aka old blood) and im worried.
Could that mean anything serious? I have had cervical cancer before. But am also on the rod that has been due for removal months ago (quite scared of needles, so putting it off then forgetting ).
Im thinking of taking a pregnancy test but wondering should i go to the doctor?
Please help!
Thank you, im booked in this week for a papsmear so might do everything all at once. Thank you so much for your response
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Brown vaginal discharge is most often associated with old endometrial tissues. In other words, if your period is late you might get a brown, rather than red, discharge. It could also mean that for whatever reason during your last menses the entire uterine lining failed to make a timely exit. In some cases however there is cause for concern like cervical cancer, pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), menopause, or sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and Chlamydia .You should consult a gynecologist who will physically examine the local area and may consider tests.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Brown vaginal discharge is most often associated with old endometrial tissues. In other words, if your period is late you might get a brown, rather than red, discharge. It could also mean that for whatever reason during your last menses the entire uterine lining failed to make a timely exit. In some cases however there is cause for concern like cervical cancer, pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), menopause, or sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and Chlamydia .You should consult a gynecologist who will physically examine the local area and may consider tests.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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