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What Causes Brown Vaginal Discharge With Metallic Odor While On Iron Supplements?
I ve had brown discharge that is metallic smelling ever since i took 2 iron tablets last week that are 25 mg altogether for my low iron levels. It s happened before but stopped after a few weeks from the first time I took the pills. However I had stopped taking them for a week and when I took them again the discharge occured again. I stopped the pills the day after but the discharge still occurs and its been almost a week since I stopped.
The brown discharge with metallic odor is due to the iron supplement you are taking. If no other symptom, it won't be a problem. You can stop taking an iron supplement for at least one week to see if anything changes with your discharge.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini
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What Causes Brown Vaginal Discharge With Metallic Odor While On Iron Supplements?
Hello, The brown discharge with metallic odor is due to the iron supplement you are taking. If no other symptom, it won t be a problem. You can stop taking an iron supplement for at least one week to see if anything changes with your discharge. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini