What Causes Brown Vaginal Discharge After Periods?

Posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014

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Question : Hi am 33 yrs old
Since the last 4month every time my period ends 5/6 after it has ended I get light brown discharge for 3/4 days very little amount but why is this happening every month is this normal

Answered by Dr. Soumya (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Transvaginal ultrasound scan required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

You seem to be having excess duration of menstrual flow.

This happens when there is some condition in endometrium ( Lining inside womb). For example endometrial polyp or a fibroid affecting endometrial cavity.

These problems along with endometrial thickness can be measured by using transvaginal ultrasound scan. If any of these problems are seen, the treatment can be advised.

Since it is there for past 4 months, I suggest you get a transvaginal scan and send me the report or show it to your gynecologist so that adequate treatment can be offered.

Let me know if you have anymore doubts.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari