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Very odd discharge
So I've been on birth control before, I've spotted brown like everyone else. Recently however I went onto an off-brand of lo Estrin from the free clinic. First pack was normal, but on the second I'm getting very odd discharge. It's brown some days, the other days it's brownish green. Then, I had abnormal discharge when I use to restroom. It almost looks like algae. Does anyone have any idea what this is? It's freaking me out.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
This can be due to Trichomoniasis (caused by a protozoan (a kind of parasite) called Trichomonas vaginalis. This parasite is transmitted during sex.) The characteristic symptom of trichomoniasis infection is a heavy, frothy, yellow-green, fishy-smelling discharge from the vagina. The infection can also cause discomfort during sex, vaginal itching, pain when passing urine and occasionally stomach pains.
It is diagnosed by pelvic examination, swabs of the discharge and their culture sensitivity.
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.
This can be due to Trichomoniasis (caused by a protozoan (a kind of parasite) called Trichomonas vaginalis. This parasite is transmitted during sex.) The characteristic symptom of trichomoniasis infection is a heavy, frothy, yellow-green, fishy-smelling discharge from the vagina. The infection can also cause discomfort during sex, vaginal itching, pain when passing urine and occasionally stomach pains.
It is diagnosed by pelvic examination, swabs of the discharge and their culture sensitivity.
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.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi there and welcome. Ugh, that doesn't sound right. That could be unrelated to the pills. I would see your doctor. Green makes me uncomfortable and worry about an infection. so, please see your doctor to determine what is going on. Do you have any other symptoms?
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