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What Causes Missed Period Along With Brown Discharge And Mild Cramps?
Question: hi, I haven't had sex but I missed my period last month (feburary). & now, I'm having brown like discharge with mild cramps. what could this be?
Brief Answer:
need further info
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand your concern.
Before giving you any suggestions I need to know:-
1.How are your cycles usually?
2.is this the first time you are having this problem?
3.Your height and weight?
4.Are you having any fever?
5.Are you sexually active if so when is the last time you had sex?
6.Any blood test done in near past?
Kindly let me know the above information.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
Gynecologist
need further info
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand your concern.
Before giving you any suggestions I need to know:-
1.How are your cycles usually?
2.is this the first time you are having this problem?
3.Your height and weight?
4.Are you having any fever?
5.Are you sexually active if so when is the last time you had sex?
6.Any blood test done in near past?
Kindly let me know the above information.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
Gynecologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
1. normally, theyre every month & usually 4-7 days long.
2. yes, its the first time having this problem.
3. 5'3" & 125 pounds
4. no fever
5. No, i have never had sex
6. i used to take a medication around 4-5 years ago called accutane (for acne) & they took blood tests every month to check for pregnancy & other things .
2. yes, its the first time having this problem.
3. 5'3" & 125 pounds
4. no fever
5. No, i have never had sex
6. i used to take a medication around 4-5 years ago called accutane (for acne) & they took blood tests every month to check for pregnancy & other things .
Brief Answer:
it might be some hormonal imbalance
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your information.I understand your concern.
Its good to know that your cycles are regular and your height and weight are appropriate.
Pregnancy might not be the possibility as you are not sexually active.
Accutane also sometimes causes pain abdomen.
In my opinion brownish discharge associated with pain abdomen might be seen in non pregnant conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease(PID) or endometritis or endometriosis or polycystic ovarian disease(PCOD).
PID or endometritis is rare possibility in your case as you are not sexually active.And there is no fever.
Endometriosis can present with irregular cycles ,brownish discharge and pain during
menstruation.This might be a possibility.
Brownish discharge might progress to period subsequently.
PCOD also presents with irregular cycles.
Dont worry iam just explaining you the possibilities.Definitive diagnosis can be made by ultrasound and physical examination.If needed the discharge can be subjected to culture and sensitivity to rule out infective etiology.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
it might be some hormonal imbalance
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your information.I understand your concern.
Its good to know that your cycles are regular and your height and weight are appropriate.
Pregnancy might not be the possibility as you are not sexually active.
Accutane also sometimes causes pain abdomen.
In my opinion brownish discharge associated with pain abdomen might be seen in non pregnant conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease(PID) or endometritis or endometriosis or polycystic ovarian disease(PCOD).
PID or endometritis is rare possibility in your case as you are not sexually active.And there is no fever.
Endometriosis can present with irregular cycles ,brownish discharge and pain during
menstruation.This might be a possibility.
Brownish discharge might progress to period subsequently.
PCOD also presents with irregular cycles.
Dont worry iam just explaining you the possibilities.Definitive diagnosis can be made by ultrasound and physical examination.If needed the discharge can be subjected to culture and sensitivity to rule out infective etiology.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Thank you so much for the info. turns out the blood got heavier this morning so i beleive its my period .
Brief Answer:
This might be period
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion the period might have started .As this is the first time you experienced irregular period,I suggest you to check for the next period.
You observe for periods for next 1or 2 months .If the irregularity continues then get your evaluation done.All the best.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
This might be period
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion the period might have started .As this is the first time you experienced irregular period,I suggest you to check for the next period.
You observe for periods for next 1or 2 months .If the irregularity continues then get your evaluation done.All the best.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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