What Causes Brown Vaginal Discharge While Having A IUD?

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015

Question: I am having a strange discharge. I am sexually active and have not used protection with my current partner. He is concerned he may have caught an STD but says he was only sexually active with one other person. And doubts I got it because he had sex with her a day before with me. My labia is swollen yet I have not had sex for 2 weeks. And today I started to notice a brown discharge. I used a cotton swab to see and it was very brown. I have an IUD. And other than that the only other important information is that I'm about to go on my period. Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely vaginal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Abnormal brown discharge and swollen labia are suggestive of vaginal infection.
IUD or unprotected intercourse, both can cause vaginal infection leading to such symptoms.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including a vaginal swab examination and get treated with appropriate antibiotics.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (10 minutes later)

Could it just be that Im confusing the discharge for spotting? I will see a doctor tomorrow

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely vaginal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
yes, it can be premenstrual spotting also, however labial swelling is not associated with this spotting.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar