A woman who takes care of her he alth always pays attention to the secretion secreted from the genitals, and if changes are observed in it, she gets scared. And rightly so, such a phenomenon is a signal of ongoing dysfunctional processes in the body.
Plenty of bloody or brown mucus seems especially dangerous. The nature of the liquid is affected by the period of its appearance: before menstruation, did dark brown discharge go in the middle of the cycle, after menstruation, during pregnancy, during intimacy.
Reasons for change
During puberty, brown leucorrhoea is a signal of the imminent onset of menstruation or speak of problems in the reproductive system. Violations often occur in the reproductive period and accompany pathological changes such as inflammation, endometrial polyps, endometriosis, cancerous tumors.
A woman can observe dark brown discharge from her daughter in the first days of her life, this is a reaction of the child's body to an excess of mother's hormones transferred in utero.
What is normal?
Mucus stains blood brown, in a he althy woman such discharge is observed under the following circumstances:
- recently ended menstruation - the uterus is "cleansed" from the remnants of blood;
- taking hormonal contraceptives - rings, patches;
- ovulation period - the middle of the menstrual cycle, the discharge should not go more than 3 days;
- careless intercourse leads to minor damage to the vagina.
A young girl who has lost her virginity may bleed immediately or several hours after sexual intercourse. She will notice brown smears on her underwear for a few more days. If dark brown discharge has gone instead of menstruation, it is required to establish the fact of pregnancy. If the result is negative, the gynecologist will prescribe an additional examination.
What is a pathology?
A sign of a developing anomalous process will be dark discharge when they:
- went in the middle of a cycle and continue for more than 3 days;
- appear every time after intimacy;
- accompanied by high fever, pain in the lower abdomen, itching and irritation of the genitals, discomfort during intercourse;
- went during pregnancy or instead of menstruation.
You need to contact a gynecologist to rule out pregnancy and the threat of termination.
Dark brown discharge from pregnant women
They inevitably disturb every woman, because it is known that blood gives such a color to whites. And bleeding is a danger tosuccessful gestation at any stage of pregnancy. But this is not always an alarming symptom, in many cases such changes are absolutely safe in secret.
First trimester
Dark brown discharge in early pregnancy can be different in composition, consistency and intensity. In most cases, they are safe. For 1-2 weeks after conception, the ovum is implanted in the uterine cavity.
The process is accompanied by damage to small blood vessels, which causes light brown or pink discharge. At the same time, there are no additional disturbing symptoms: abdominal pain, itching, unpleasant odor.
Interrupt threat
Dark brown discharge more often with mucus can be strong or scanty, a woman feels a pulling pain in the lower abdomen, she feels sick, sometimes vomits, dizzy. This is a medical emergency. In most cases, today it is possible to save a pregnancy with timely measures taken. Any physical activity during this period will only worsen the condition and accelerate the process of miscarriage.
Ectopic pregnancy
The danger of this situation is obvious: the fetus is developing, it needs a place to grow, it is not enough in the fallopian tube, and the organ can simply rupture if the problem is not solved in time. In addition to uterine bleeding, there are other symptoms that indicate that a woman needs emergency medical care, this is pain from the side of the tube where the embryo is fixed. Savesuch a pregnancy will not succeed. There is only one organ in which the fetus can fully develop - this is the uterus.
Second trimester
Dark brown discharge, unlike early terms, in this period is a pathology, regardless of the consistency of the liquid, color and other characteristics. The very first danger is placental abruption. This condition poses a threat to the life of the child and the mother, the exfoliated placenta provokes severe bleeding in the woman's body and cannot create optimal conditions for the further development of the fetus.
Such dark brown discharge during pregnancy can appear in smears or profuse flow. In this case, the woman feels severe pain in the lower abdomen. The problem can only be solved by caesarean section. At terms of 31 weeks, there is a chance to save the baby.
Placenta previa
When the placenta partially or completely closes the cervix of the uterus, the pressure of the fetus on the blood vessels begins, which causes brown leucorrhea. In this case, the woman will not be able to give birth naturally, a planned caesarean section is scheduled.
Third trimester
For the prenatal period, a change in the composition and appearance of the secret is considered the norm. The body trains before childbirth, the cervix prepares for disclosure. Throughout the pregnancy, it was dense, and now it should soften. Brown mucus in the third trimester more often indicates a loose cork. The volume of the secret can be different, as a rule, it is small.
Thisa symptom suggests that labor will begin in the coming days, but the preparation of the body is often delayed, and a woman can begin to give birth within two weeks.
Other causes of dark brown discharge
Erosion of the cervix is familiar to many women, and although the disease is almost asymptomatic, the epithelium of the organ is easily damaged during sexual intimacy, gynecological examination. At the same time, dark brown discharge appears in the middle of the cycle, they are scarce, smearing, soreness is not observed.
The following diseases can become the cause of the development of pathology:
- Endometriosis - the structure of the endometrium is disturbed, there is an abnormal growth of the mucosa in the uterus, sometimes in the abdominal cavity. The blood vessels of the endometrium are injured, a brown daub appears. The duration of menstruation increases, the lower abdomen hurts. Without timely treatment, a woman can become infertile.
- Uterine fibroids is a benign tumor, due to the growth of which the blood vessels and mucous membranes of the organ are injured. Bleeding between periods occurs when the fibroid has reached a significant size. The operation will help to solve the problem in a running state.
- Ovarian cyst entails a disruption in their work and inflammation, accompanied by fever and discomfort. The condition is extremely important to control - the rupture of the cyst leads to its transformation into a malignant tumor. Pain in the lower abdomen, dark brown discharge is a reason for an unscheduled visit to the doctor.
To frequentinfectious gynecological diseases include trichomoniasis and gonorrhea. Their presence causes the development of purulent processes, in which dark discharge with an unpleasant odor is observed. Here we are talking about deviations in the hormonal and reproductive systems.
Symptoms of trichomoniasis before the purulent process:
- foamy, mostly yellow, but sometimes green highlights;
- pain during intimacy and urination;
- itching, burning in the vagina and vulva;
- redness and swelling of the vulva;
- mild lower abdominal pain (rare)
The brown secret speaks of the neglect of the disease, and its untimely treatment leads to serious consequences:
- lack of orgasms and frigidity;
- fallopian tube obstruction;
- inflammation of the appendages;
- development of malignant neoplasms in the cervix;
- complications leading to miscarriage or premature birth.
Doctors also claim that trichomoniasis indirectly affects the occurrence of mastopathy and diabetes.
Smearing dark brown discharge instead of menstruation may be the result of taking the following medications:
- antibiotics;
- anti-ulcer drugs;
- hemostatic agents;
- antidepressants.
At risk are women treated with diuretics and psychotropic drugs.
The saddest reasons for the appearancebrown discharge
Missed pregnancy. The process of death of a child can occur at any time, the most dangerous are 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 weeks. Fading provokes inflammation in the female body and complications of a different nature. The rejection of the dead fetus does not occur immediately, it takes an average of 2 weeks, it all depends on the term of the stopped pregnancy. Why is the dark brown discharge so lingering.
Human papillomavirus also causes secretion and indicates the presence of infection in the female reproductive system. The virus does not adversely affect the fetus, does not lead to malformations, does not increase the risk of miscarriage or premature birth.
Papillomas cause more aesthetic discomfort, if necessary, the doctor may prescribe treatment with liquid nitrogen, laser therapy, electrocoagulation or surgical removal at a later date.
Bubble skid
An extremely rare phenomenon that develops during pregnancy is a chromosomal disorder in the formation and development of the embryo (cystic drift). When the placenta is a connective tissue with many vesicles. The occurrence of a skid provokes a trophoblast - a temporary organ required to secure the fetus in the uterine cavity, then the placenta is formed from it. Such pathologies are tumors or a condition predisposing to their development, their uniqueness is that they appear from the products of conception.
If the drift is partial, that is, part of the placenta remains normal and is able to createnecessary conditions - the chances of bearing a he althy child are high. With complete damage, the fetus dies in early pregnancy. A woman is tormented not only by bleeding, but also by dizziness, nausea, vomiting. The problem is solved surgically - cleaning the uterine cavity.
Dark brown discharge during pregnancy, which differs in color and consistency from ordinary whites, requires prompt medical attention. The first trimester is the period of laying all the organs and systems of the unborn child. Care must be taken to attach pain in the abdomen.
Features of treatment
When there is a dark brown discharge without pain and other accompanying signs of disorders, you should not panic. The threat of interruption and ectopic pregnancy require hospital conditions for diagnosis. For periods up to 7 weeks, if a miscarriage is suspected, the doctor prescribes treatment with Magne B6. After elimination of ectopic pregnancy, medications are prescribed for recovery:
- "Flogenzim";
- Terzhinan;
- "Bifiform".
If the cause of dark brown discharge is a hormonal failure, in addition to traditional treatment, it is allowed to use traditional medicine recipes. To do this, you need to buy oregano and hops at the pharmacy. Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of each dry herb, brew a glass of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes.
Take ½ cup 2 times a day before meals. Pathologicaldark brown discharge in the early stages cannot be treated on its own - the laying of the main vital systems in the fetus is underway, taking many drugs is prohibited and can harm development.
