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What Causes Thick And Dark Vaginal Discharge?

Hi, I m a 19 year old female, who is sexually active. I m not sure if you can help me but I m just curious because it s never happened to me before. I went to the bathroom the other day and when i wiped there was a very think dark discharge on the toilet paper that i have never had before. I will upload a picture so you will be able to see. Thanks
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi,
I've gone through your query and I understand quite well you concern
Based on what you referred to me, I'd like to know some other symptoms too in order to define the cause( you only told that you have thick brown vaginal discharges, not if they are accompained with other symptoms for example with a strange foul odour, pain after intercourse, loss of appetite etc)
Not all cases of dark brown vaginal discharge are cause for concern.
There are some reasons that a girl can experience this discharges:
1.Endometrial Bleeding:which occurs when some of the uterine wall was not discharged during the menstrual cycle (old endometrial tissues).It may occur just after the cycle ends or just before the next cycle begins. The blood is brown in colour because it is old.
2. Pelvic Inflammatory disease happens when there is an infection in the uterus lining, fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries and the vagina. It is painful and can lead to pain during intercourse, abdominal pain and infertility if left untreated.
3.A dark brown discharge usually is implantation bleeding, if you get pregnant. The discharge may last as long as three to four days.
4.Ovulation is another reason. When the egg is releasing you can experience a dark brown discharge or spotting. It will last a few days.
5. Sexually transmitted disease: vaginal infections, gonorrhea, clamydia etc can give a rise to the occurrence of dark brown vaginal discharges with burning sensations, pain etc.
6.Cervical cancer is a disease that is associated with a dark brown discharge. Cervical cancer is spread through the HPV virus (human papilloma virus.)Other symptoms of cervical cancer can include loss of appetite, weight loss, pelvic pain, fatigue etc.
Risk increases with multiple sexual partners, sexual activities before age 18, or a past history of STDs

So, please consult a gynaecologist in order to define the diagnosis

Wish you good health
Dr. Ermira Biu

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What Causes Thick And Dark Vaginal Discharge?

Hi, I ve gone through your query and I understand quite well you concern Based on what you referred to me, I d like to know some other symptoms too in order to define the cause( you only told that you have thick brown vaginal discharges, not if they are accompained with other symptoms for example with a strange foul odour, pain after intercourse, loss of appetite etc) Not all cases of dark brown vaginal discharge are cause for concern. There are some reasons that a girl can experience this discharges: 1.Endometrial Bleeding:which occurs when some of the uterine wall was not discharged during the menstrual cycle (old endometrial tissues).It may occur just after the cycle ends or just before the next cycle begins. The blood is brown in colour because it is old. 2. Pelvic Inflammatory disease happens when there is an infection in the uterus lining, fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries and the vagina. It is painful and can lead to pain during intercourse, abdominal pain and infertility if left untreated. 3.A dark brown discharge usually is implantation bleeding, if you get pregnant. The discharge may last as long as three to four days. 4.Ovulation is another reason. When the egg is releasing you can experience a dark brown discharge or spotting. It will last a few days. 5. Sexually transmitted disease: vaginal infections, gonorrhea, clamydia etc can give a rise to the occurrence of dark brown vaginal discharges with burning sensations, pain etc. 6.Cervical cancer is a disease that is associated with a dark brown discharge. Cervical cancer is spread through the HPV virus (human papilloma virus.)Other symptoms of cervical cancer can include loss of appetite, weight loss, pelvic pain, fatigue etc. Risk increases with multiple sexual partners, sexual activities before age 18, or a past history of STDs So, please consult a gynaecologist in order to define the diagnosis Wish you good health Dr. Ermira Biu