Many women ask the question, why does cinnamon discharge appear? This question is difficult to answer, since the causes of this disease a lot of. Therefore it is necessary to go through comprehensive examination to find out the exact reason and start necessary treatment. Vaginal discharge is a secretion, which in turn is produced not only by the uterus, but also by the glands of the vagina. If a woman has mucous discharge from the vagina that does not have any odor, then this is considered normal.
What is a normal secret? This is primarily mucus, which is secreted due to cervical canal cervix. In other words, mucus contains dead epithelial cells. Every woman should understand that there is no way to get rid of ordinary (normal) discharge, because it is natural physiological process.
But, if the secret is acquired bad smell And Brown color, then this is a reason to urgently consult a doctor.
If a woman has mucus that has a brown tint, this means that a pathological process is occurring in the body. Often small amounts of blood are found in it. But it must be noted important point that not all brown discharge indicates a pathological process, it may also be a normal phenomenon. How to figure it out then? Let us give a standard classification by which it will be possible to conclude whether the brown secretion is normal or not.
Normal in the middle of menstruation:
- If the woman was taking hormonal medications.
- During aggressive sexual intercourse.
- At the first unprotected sexual intercourse.
- Often occur before the onset of menstruation.
Discharge of an unpleasant odor with a brown tint, which indicates pathology:
- If a woman has similar mucus in the middle of her period, taking into account the fact that she has not previously used hormonal drugs.
- Often occur during menopause, this is also a reason to immediately consult a doctor.
- If the secretion appears after sexual intercourse, the woman additionally experiences severe pain.
Now we can draw a small conclusion which brown discharge is normal and which is not. Now let's look at the reasons for their occurrence in more detail.
Causes of brown discharge in women
Sexual crisis, not many have heard of such a concept. The fact is that these discharges can occur in newborns. Since there are many hormones (maternal) in the body.
The second reason is the onset of menstruation. Brown mucus is often discharged before your period. But to distinguish it from pathology, it must have a spreading consistency. The cause of discharge during this period is a change in secretion, directly due to hormonal changes in the body.
The third, no less common reason is the occurrence of polyposis. This disease is characterized by the appearance of multiple benign neoplasms. If measures are not taken in a timely manner, the tumors can develop into cancer. Against this background, there may be serious problems with health.
- If the body is leaking hormonal imbalance.
- They can talk about growth of the mucous membrane itself, pathological nature.
- If a woman has a malignancy.
- Benign or malignant formations on the cervix or in the vagina itself.
In addition to these reasons, a secretion with a not very pleasant odor occurs due to erosion, or if the fertilized egg is attached to the uterine mucosa.
It should also be noted infectious causes. For example, they can occur with trichomoniasis. This disease is transmitted sexually.
A woman with trichomoniasis experiences severe itching, dryness and burning. It should be noted that with this course of the disease the woman develops copious discharge, which have a rich brown-orange color.
Gonorrhea is another disease that is accompanied not only by brown discharge, but also pain, severe itching. In addition, with gonorrhea, urination is impaired. As a rule, mucus in gonorrhea indicates an advanced course of the disease.
Chronic pathologies and brown discharge
In women of reproductive age, brown discharge may indicate chronic pathologies. In most cases, they occur with endometritis. With this disease, the inflammatory process occurs on the mucous membrane. Endometritis can occur after intrauterine interventions or after frequent miscarriages. With this disease, a woman not only develops brown discharge, but also experiences severe pain that can radiate to the abdomen and back.
Second chronic illness This . In this case, the main cause of discharge and other symptoms is the rapid growth of endometrial nodules, directly beyond the uterine cavity.
The third sign is the occurrence of hyperplasia. With this phenomenon, excessive growth is observed, as well as compaction of the inner lining, in particular in the uterine cavity.
The most dangerous conditions
If from gynecological diseases you can quickly get rid of some dangerous conditions require more thorough treatment.
Brown discharge may occur with tumors of the ovary, uterus or cervix. It should be noted that the tumor can be both benign and malignant.
Main danger this state is that on initial stage it is almost impossible to detect a tumor, since there is no clearly defined clinical picture.
How to determine a tumor:
- If after sex or before (after) menstruation you experience brown discharge or spotting.
- If they have bloody clots, they resemble the appearance of meat slop.
- Whenever pain syndrome.
- Discomfort during urination.
- The act of defecation is disrupted.
- Unmotivated weight loss.
As soon as the above symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a doctor. It is recommended that in order to promptly identify a pathological dangerous process, it is necessary to periodically attend examinations with a gynecologist and undergo ultrasound examination.
Brown discharge in women after menstruation
If the discharge continues 1-2 days after menstruation, then this is considered normal. But, if they last for 3-5 days, you should immediately consult a doctor.
- May arise as side effect, for example, after using oral contraceptives.
- If after menstruation a woman used intrauterine contraception.
- In more severe cases, brown discharge after menstruation may indicate the presence of a polyp in the cervix or in the uterus itself.
According to statistical data, it was also noted that these discharges in women often occur when the mucous membrane grows directly in the uterine cavity.
Can brown discharge occur instead of menstruation?
Yes, as a rule, it indicates pregnancy. Therefore, during this period they can continue until the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. The cause is a complete hormonal change in the body.
But, if brown vaginal discharge occurs, which in turn has an unpleasant odor, then this indicates a frozen pregnancy or the beginning of an inflammatory process in the uterine cavity.
Therefore, as soon as you notice an unpleasant odor, you must immediately consult a doctor in order to promptly prevent severe intoxication of the body.
Brown discharge after sex
As mentioned above, brown discharge after sex can be normal or indicate serious problems. Therefore, to determine the nature of the mucus, you need to see a doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination.
What could be:
- After sex, brown discharge may indicate a benign pathological process in which columnar epithelium begins to line the cervical canal. Such a phenomenon in medical practice called cervical ectopia.
- If the epithelial cover is damaged, for example with. In addition to discharge, erosion causes an unpleasant odor, itching and burning of the genitals.
In order to identify the exact cause, it is necessary to take a smear not only for flora, but also for cytology.
Diagnostic measures to identify pathology
First, the doctor needs to rule out pregnancy, so the woman is examined in the mirrors on the gynecological chair.
After which they prescribe:
- Clinical analysis blood.
- Biochemical analysis blood (expanded).
- A blood sample is taken from the woman to determine hormone levels.
- Testing for sex hormones is carried out and the level is determined thyroid gland.
- IN mandatory Microflora analysis is performed, material is collected from the vaginal mucosa.
If necessary, the woman is prescribed a PAP smear; the material for the study is taken from the cervical canal.
If there is a clear suspicion of a pathological process or benign formation, it is necessary to undergo an additional biopsy.
As instrumental diagnostics, a woman can be prescribed an ultrasound using ultrasonography, and hysteroscopy is also performed.
As you can see, there are many reasons for the occurrence of these discharges. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor your health. As soon as discomfort occurs and the mucus acquires an unpleasant odor and a peculiar consistency, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Preventive actions
A timely visit to a doctor plays an important role. Therefore, it is necessary to pass every six months preventive examinations to identify the disease at the initial stage of its development.
Brown vaginal discharge is almost always a symptom of some pathology. Based on their appearance, an examination may be prescribed. Let's consider several possible reasons for this phenomenon in different phases menstrual cycle, as well as during pregnancy.
Girls become familiar with menstruation at the age of 11-16, and brown discharge - what is it, and what is the nature of its appearance? In fact, this is the same blood, but only released in small quantities, mixed with vaginal secretions, which is why the color is dim. Blood may appear from the uterus (endometrium) or cervix (if the integrity of its mucous membrane is damaged). That is why the doctor first of all carries out gynecological examination, which assesses the condition of the mucous membrane of the vagina and cervix, and then prescribes an ultrasound, which can examine the condition of the endometrium.
And now about possible reasons daubs. But, as you understand, this is only an assumption. To make a diagnosis, symptoms alone will not be enough.
Many women who are serious about their health are concerned about the phenomenon of dark brown discharge. Sometimes they appear suddenly, between periods, and sometimes during or immediately after them. What do these discharges mean? Could they be a sign of a pathological process in female body? Let's look at this in more detail.
Is dark discharge always a sign of illness?
It is probably clear that the color is brown vaginal discharge gives blood. Sometimes this occurs in completely healthy women. For example:
- dark brown discharge is natural before menstruation, several hours or days before the onset (this is the first sign of its approach);
- Discharge is normal after menstruation for several days;
- upon admission contraceptives on a hormonal basis, they can “decorate” the middle of the menstrual cycle;
- after rough sex dark discharge are usually caused by injury to the vaginal mucosa;
- the same can happen if there is insufficient lubrication during sexual intercourse;
- at the very beginning of sexual life, spotting appears not only at the moment of deflowering, but also during several subsequent acts;
- In teenage girls, before the onset of their first menstruation, dark discharge may also be observed for some time, which signals the girl’s transition to a new rank - “girl”.
In what cases should diseases be suspected?
But dark brown discharge can also be signs of a disease. If they are not related to the reception hormonal drugs and appear in the middle of the cycle or occur every time after sexual intercourse, this is a reason to be wary. If the discharge is accompanied by an increase in temperature, aching pain in the abdomen (its lower part), itching in the vagina, dryness and painful sensations during bowel movement Bladder or sexual contact, and if a woman over 45 years old has not had periods for a year before, the woman should suspect something is wrong and contact a gynecologist. Next we will look at pathological processes, signs of which may be the indicated discharge.
Cervical erosion
This disease is one of the most common diagnoses in gynecology. It is a defect in the mucous membrane of the cervix, which is caused by for various reasons: frequent and rough sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted infections, injuries during childbirth or abortion, etc. In most cases, this pathology is asymptomatic and is discovered only during an examination by a gynecologist. But sometimes the disease is accompanied by dark brown discharge after sexual intercourse, and sometimes without obvious reasons. Often such discharge has an unpleasant odor, which, by the way, indicates the presence of inflammation. There are congenital, true erosion and ectopia (pseudo-erosion). Depending on the size of the pathology and concomitant infections therapeutic tactics will be different, but in any case, this disease requires regular monitoring by a specialist.
Ectopic pregnancy
When dark brown discharge instead of menstruation is accompanied by heavy painful sensations and a repulsive odor, such a phenomenon may indicate ectopic pregnancy. By the way, if pain of any strength appears and it is localized in the genital organs, accompanied by atypical discharge, then you should immediately consult a gynecologist! The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy can be made only after examination by a specialist and ultrasound, and in order to ensure its timely termination, you need to contact medical assistance as soon as possible.
Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) and cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix)
Regardless of whether a woman is sexually active or not, her reproductive tract can be affected by inflammatory processes. For example, candidiasis (thrush) causes an inflammatory process in women of any age, and in women menopause dark brown discharge also appears. In women, in this case, they are associated with thinning (atrophy) of the vaginal mucosa, due to which even minor damage can provoke discharge different intensity. Active sex life at unprotected sex can lead to sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis). They are accompanied by itching, burning and dryness in the perineum, as well as brown, yellow or green discharge. These diseases can cause inflammation not only of the vagina, but also of the cervix. They definitely need to be treated!
Polyps
A pathological growth of the mucous layer lining the uterus or its cervix, which has the form of a protrusion, is defined in medicine as a polyp. The exact reasons for the appearance of this pathology are still unknown. These include infectious diseases, and inflammatory processes, and hormonal disorders. As a rule, polyps are benign formations, but some of them show precancerous changes. If the appearance of a polyp is accompanied by dark brown discharge, it has big sizes, and biopsy and cytology tests indicate the risk of developing cancer cells, then the polyp is removed.
Endometritis
The endometrium is the mucous tissue lining the inside of the uterus. Violation of its integrity coupled with a decrease local immunity leads to an inflammatory process. It is often accompanied by fever and the appearance nagging pain in the lower abdomen, to this are added purulent or brown discharge instead of menstruation, and all this is already serious sign pathology, which requires immediate contact with a specialist. Not diagnosed on time acute endometritis acquires chronic form, which can affect a woman’s reproductive function.
What is endometrial hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia in medicine is called tissue proliferation. That is, endometrial hyperplasia is an increase in the volume of the inner layer of the uterus, which has benign nature. This condition is caused by the increased proliferation of stromal and glandular elements of this layer. Most often, such changes occur during hormonal changes in the body (during the premenstrual period in girls and premenopausal in women). One of the main signs of hyperplasia is bloody dark brown discharge, which can appear both during the intermenstrual period and after a short delay in menstruation. As a rule, this discharge is moderate and spotting. True, with hyperplasia occurring in adolescence, breakthrough heavy bleeding with blood clots. If they become prolonged, they can lead to anemia.
Cervical cancer
This diagnosis is in third place in the world among oncological diseases among women. What causes this pathology, unknown. Although it was recently discovered that almost 100% of patients with this diagnosis have the human papillomavirus (HPV), not all those infected with this virus develop cancer. It occurs at any age, but the highest risk group is women over forty years of age. One of the main symptoms of this pathology is bloody issues. By the way, why brown discharge in such cancer patients appears after sex or in the middle of the cycle is also not yet clear. If they are also accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, then this sign is classified as symptoms of cancer that has spread to neighboring organs.
Why does brown discharge appear during menstruation?
During menstruation, brown discharge can be either a symptom of one of the gynecological diseases listed above, or a consequence of stress, acclimatization, or the result of taking hormonal contraceptives. But it often happens that such a phenomenon is a sign of a future addition to the family, since some women continue to have periods during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, although becoming very scanty and short. Be sure to take a pregnancy test and visit a gynecologist!
Is discharge dangerous during pregnancy?
During the menstrual cycle, in every woman, the level of progesterone drops to almost zero, and the endometrium begins to detach, which leads to the appearance of menstrual flow. U expectant mother the body sometimes does not abandon old “habits” and, despite successful fertilization, the level of progesterone, which preserves the fetus, decreases on the days when menstruation should occur. This is how brown discharge appears, which signals that the endometrium is still partially exfoliated. There is no need to panic, but this sign may also be a symptom of an existing threat of interruption of fetal development or, as mentioned above, its ectopic location. Consult a doctor!
What to do if brown discharge appears?
As you have probably already seen from the above, the appearance of discharge of an unusual color, especially accompanied by pain, weakness or fever, requires a mandatory visit to the gynecologist. You should not wait for the unpleasant phenomenon to go away on its own - it may disappear periodically, but later develop into serious pathology! You should not try to diagnose yourself - you are not an expert! Don’t take risks, don’t be lazy and consult a doctor urgently: it is possible that your worries will be in vain, and the discharge will be only temporary, but if you detect the disease in time and begin its treatment, then there will be a risk of remaining childless or getting a serious chronic disease minimal. Be healthy!
Discharge of secretions from a woman’s vagina is a normal physiological phenomenon if they have White color and there is no smell. Brown discharge in women may be normal, but may also indicate pathological diseases reproductive system.
To avoid negative consequences, it is important to visit a gynecologist to find out the reasons for their appearance.
Before your period
Dark brown discharge does not always indicate pathological processes in genitourinary system. The tint can be caused by coagulated blood that comes out a few days or hours before menstruation. It is important to understand why brown discharge appears in women. During this period, the uterus swells and increases in size. For this reason, detachment of its mucous membrane occurs.
These modifications lead to damage to small blood vessels organ. The blood coagulates and, together with mucus, is removed from the vagina. That's why many ladies have .
Secretion is observed 1-2 days after menstruation. This is considered the norm. The uterus is freed from residual blood. Another cause is decreased blood clotting, which causes mucus to appear.
From hormonal contraceptives
The causes of mucus are related to regular use contraceptive drugs or with availability intrauterine device. From the start of taking contraceptives, secretion may occur between menstruation or in the middle of the cycle for 2-3 months.
This is considered normal and should not cause concern. This is due to changes hormonal levels. Over time, the leucorrhoea will go away as soon as the body adapts to taking the medications.
If secretion does not go away long time and becomes abundant, you need to consult a gynecologist. If the reason is the spiral, it is removed.
Ovulatory
Mucus appears in the middle of the cycle, when the follicle ruptures and an egg is released. This brown, odorless discharge in women has a spotting character.
They are rare and require consultation with a doctor. In some cases, secretion may indicate the presence of fibroids, polyposis, tumor, or adenomyosis.
Endometritis
Discharges are associated with inflammatory processes on the inner layer of the uterine mucosa. The disease is pathologically infectious in nature and has an acute or chronic form.
Endometritis is often asymptomatic. A secretion with an unpleasant odor may indicate illness. In this case, the patient has a stomach ache and may have a fever.
The causes of the disease are:
- abortions;
- infections of the reproductive system;
- urinary tract diseases.
Endometritis - dangerous disease which requires mandatory treatment.
Endometriosis
The disease is provoked hormonal changes in the body, which negatively affect reproductive system sick. Foci of the endometrium appear on the inner wall of the uterus, which after menstruation are rejected in the form of dark brown mucus due to the presence of blood streaks.
Often menstrual blood has clots. This condition can occur a week after menstruation or for a longer period due to the impossibility of complete separation of the endometrium. The patient experiences varying intensity of pain in the abdominal area.
For hyperplasia and polyps
These pathological diseases provoke the release of mucus due to the strong growth of the endometrium in the uterine cavity. If affected inner layer, uniform growth occurs. In this case, patients are diagnosed with hyperplasia.
For another 5-6 weeks, a brown secretion may be released. If this does not happen, it is important to see a doctor. The rapid disappearance of bloody discharge indicates blood stagnation due to poor uterine contractility. You should also be wary of heavy bleeding, which indicates pathological healing after childbirth.
After an abortion
After the operation, blood clots are released due to the remains of the fertilized egg in the uterus. Over time, their number decreases and they become spotting.
It is necessary to pay attention to the condition if instead brown mucus scarlet blood is released. In this case it is required surgery, since this symptom indicates parts of the remaining fertilized egg in the uterus.
Treatment and prevention
For any symptoms, it is important to visit a gynecologist. If pain is observed, treatment should be immediate. The doctor prescribes drug therapy and physiotherapy. In some cases, surgical intervention is resorted to.
- avoid physical activity;
- to live an active lifestyle;
- eliminate alcohol consumption;
- avoid direct sunlight;
- maintain personal hygiene;
- Avoid sexual intercourse for a while.
Conclusion
If a woman discovers that she has brown vaginal discharge that have an unpleasant odor, dark color and thick consistency, you must immediately visit your doctor.
To avoid pathological changes impossible on your own. Uncontrolled reception medicines or using recipes traditional medicine can only make the situation worse.
The appearance of brown secretion is serious reason contact a gynecologist for consultation, diagnosis and treatment.
Brown, odorless discharge is not at all normal. Very often, women who care about their health come to the doctor with just such a symptom. Sometimes such a manifestation is the body’s reaction to a disease of the genital organs. These discharges also appear with the onset of menopause. During this period, a woman’s monthly menstruation stops, and spotting appears instead.
brown discharge without odor. This may be a manifestation of hormonal changes and the body’s preparation for menopause.
Disruptions in the cycle
Very often, women experience brown, odorless discharge instead of normal periods. This state of affairs is not normal. From a gynecological point of view, healthy woman There should be bleeding every month - menstruation. If there is a delay, and after it a “daub” occurs, it is a matter of hormonal imbalance. In this case, it is necessary to find out the cause of the imbalance and try to eliminate it. There is no need to self-medicate for any illness! Only a specialist should, based on the test results, determine the causes of this manifestation and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Consultation with a doctor
The first thing the doctor will ask is: “When was the last time you had sexual intercourse?” The fact is that often, if after a certain time after sex brown
discharge, then we are talking about either a serious illness or pregnancy. In any case, it is necessary to get checked and get tested. Based on the results of laboratory tests, the doctor will report that your partner awarded you with either a child or a sexually transmitted disease. Be that as it may, clarity is better than thinking about the nature of the secretions.
The main causes of brownish mucus from the vagina
1. Brown, odorless discharge that continues for a long period may be a symptom of endometriosis. This is an inflammation of the endometrium as a result of the proliferation of staphylococci, pneumococci, streptococci, which entered the uterus as a result of difficult childbirth, abortion or miscarriage. If this is not treated in time, cell proliferation may occur in the endometrial tissue.
2. Hyperplasia caused by the growth of the inner wall of the uterus. It must be treated urgently, as the disease can develop into the formation of malignant tumors.
3. Chlamydia, ureplasma, herpes, mycoplasma can also cause long periods with brown discharge.
Pregnancy
Special attention should be paid to pregnant women. Brown discharge when early pregnancy may indicate the presence of a serious illness. For example, the presence of bleeding or spotting brown mucus may indicate placental abruption. This may lead to miscarriage. In the first trimester of your pregnancy, you should be especially careful; if you detect the slightest deviation, immediately go to the doctor. Brown discharge with an unpleasant odor can also occur as a result of the development venereal disease. You should not joke with this matter, since the fetus may develop abnormal development and other pathologies. Specialist consultation and timely treatment- the key to saving the child.
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