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Noticed Brown Stringy Discharge Between Periods. What Is Going On?
Question: Hi, My period is not due until the 20th of this month. For the past few days I have been noticing small quantities if brown stringy discharge accompanied by light red blood. It has become a small bit heavier in the last 24hours, I am wondering what this might be as i know it is too early to do a pregnancy test.
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
The possible causes are:
-Inter-menstrual bleeding or early onset of periods due to hormonal imbalance.
-If you had unprotected intercourse around the period of ovulation, then this may be implantation bleeding.
-In case of lengthier menstrual cycle, this can be ovulatory bleeding.
So you watch for two more days. Possibly the bleeding will subside.
Then observe your next menstrual cycle:
-If you miss your expected date of periods go for pregnancy test. Or
-If the inter-menstrual bleeding repeats better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
Thanks for the query.
The possible causes are:
-Inter-menstrual bleeding or early onset of periods due to hormonal imbalance.
-If you had unprotected intercourse around the period of ovulation, then this may be implantation bleeding.
-In case of lengthier menstrual cycle, this can be ovulatory bleeding.
So you watch for two more days. Possibly the bleeding will subside.
Then observe your next menstrual cycle:
-If you miss your expected date of periods go for pregnancy test. Or
-If the inter-menstrual bleeding repeats better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
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