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What Causes Brown Vaginal Spotting?
My periods usually start the first of every month, however last month instead of a period I had brown spotting that changed from brown/light pink/red for 11 days. During this I also had a yeast infection. I just assumed with just moving and not yet having a job here I was stressed. But today, on April 1st the exact same symtpoms, brow spotting, yeast infection and I ve had cramping on and off consistently since march first. Me and my husband aren t the safest with contraceptives; but I haven t tested yet because I wanted to make sure it wasn t just an off month. Not yet having a job I have no insurance and im living off savings for the time being so no money for a doctors visit. Is this normal or worrying?
Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Hello,
Brown vaginal spotting with cramping can be an early sign of pregnancy if you have been not taking contraceptive pills or have been careless with it. You are advised to take a pregnancy test with the first morning mid-stream urine or blood test for pregnancy. If positive you should visit a gynecologist. If negative, it can be due to anemia, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, poor general health condition, stress (emotional / physical). Take homemade nutritious food that is rich in iron, minerals, and protein. Get adequate sleep.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Brown vaginal spotting with cramping can be an early sign of pregnancy if you have been not taking contraceptive pills or have been careless with it. You are advised to take a pregnancy test with the first morning mid-stream urine or blood test for pregnancy. If positive you should visit a gynecologist. If negative, it can be due to anemia, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, poor general health condition, stress (emotional / physical). Take homemade nutritious food that is rich in iron, minerals, and protein. Get adequate sleep.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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