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Dark Brown Mucus Discharge, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Done Ultrasound. What Is Wrong?
So, I usually get my period on day 33 of my cycle give or take 2 or 3 days, but this month I got this dark brown discharge stuff instead. That usually shows up a couple hours before the normal red flow shows up, but I have been having this brown mucus for 8 days now. It was heavier in the beginning, but it is day 8 now and is very light but with globs of tacky, sticky dark brown mucus maybe once a day. I was wondering what this is. Should I ask a doctor? I have never had sex and I won't for 8 more months which will be my wedding night. I am not on any hormones or anything like that. This has never happened to me before; my periods are usually very normal. I've heard that it could be a result of polycystic ovary syndrome, but I got my ovaries checked out on an ultrasound 2 months and it was normal. Anything will help. I'm starting to wonder what's wrong with me.
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
Hello
Thanks for your query.
Just an ultrasound would not rule out polycystic ovaries.
It is a metabolic condition, and requires hormonal testing to confirm the diagnosis - tests such as FSH, LH, DHEAS, free testosterone, fasting serum insulin, glucose tolerance test etc.
Hypothyroidism, endometrial hyperplasia - these are two other conditions that could cause such spotting.
Also, stress, anxiety, ingestion of hormonal medications, travelling, weight gain - these are other possible causes.
Please consult a gynecologist for exact diagnosis and treatment.
Take care.
Thanks for your query.
Just an ultrasound would not rule out polycystic ovaries.
It is a metabolic condition, and requires hormonal testing to confirm the diagnosis - tests such as FSH, LH, DHEAS, free testosterone, fasting serum insulin, glucose tolerance test etc.
Hypothyroidism, endometrial hyperplasia - these are two other conditions that could cause such spotting.
Also, stress, anxiety, ingestion of hormonal medications, travelling, weight gain - these are other possible causes.
Please consult a gynecologist for exact diagnosis and treatment.
Take care.
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