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Is Brown Vaginal Discharge After Menstruation A Symptom Of Yeast Infection?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

Question: Hi I am having cottage cheese like discharge, and today I started to have brown spotting, but when I pee I dont see any blood or anything, and my period finished weeks ago and isnt due again till March 10th, is brown thin discharge sign of a yeast infection? I ruled out cervical cancer because I have no abdominal pain or anything

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,it could be due to yeast infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Yes brownish colour spotting may occur in yeast infection.
You should take antifungal treatment after consulting your treating doctor.
Maintain vaginal hygiene.
Consume healthy and nutritious diet along with curd in it.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (28 minutes later)

could it be cervical cancer ?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Less likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
It could be very less likely at your age.
But if symptoms persist, you can go for pap's smear ( if you are sexually active).
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar