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Is Brown Mucus Discharge Normal?
I have been on depo for about a year now and was suppose to get one two weeks ago but didn t for personal reasons and insurance(missed one n got it about two months later). ...... but before that I had an iud after the birth of my now 5 yr old..... so I haven t had a period for about 5 yrs now..... since I didn t get my shot I had brown discharge and now like a mucus discharge and I m wondering if it is normal for this to happen
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Thank you for the question.
What you are describing is normal and probably related to a small amount of bleeding from the lining of the uterus. When there is bleeding in small amounts it frequently makes its way out as a brownish discharge. Other causes include:
1. Early pregnancy - check a pregnancy test
2. Vaginal or cervical infections - an exam and testing recommended
3. Bleeding related to intercourse - could be described the same way
I hope that this helps.
Dr. Raichle
What you are describing is normal and probably related to a small amount of bleeding from the lining of the uterus. When there is bleeding in small amounts it frequently makes its way out as a brownish discharge. Other causes include:
1. Early pregnancy - check a pregnancy test
2. Vaginal or cervical infections - an exam and testing recommended
3. Bleeding related to intercourse - could be described the same way
I hope that this helps.
Dr. Raichle
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