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What Causes Excessive Brown Discharge After Using Nova-T IUD?

Hi, I am 32 years old, and I have inserted the Nova T on 27 October, this was 5 days after my period. I had a lot of brown discharge after the insertion which my doctor explained will happen, however I had my first period after the insertion and I had heavy bleeding, which I did not have with my previous Nova T. My period ended 20 Nov, and still I am having brown discharge. Is this normal and how long until this goes away?
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Dark vaginal discharge occurs when a little bit of old blood mixes with the normal discharge. The reason why the blood is brown is because of its age. As blood moves through the body, it ages and begins to dry.
The discharge could be just an old tissue that had not passed out during the last period. This tissue may remain in the uterus for quite a while before it passes, and the discharge appears brown in colour.
Such a thing could happen along with heavy bleeding during the first 2 to 3 months following IUD insertion. Gradually, these symptoms should subside on its own.
Kindly consult Gynecologist for evaluation if such symptoms occur continuously and become bothersome.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Excessive Brown Discharge After Using Nova-T IUD?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Dark vaginal discharge occurs when a little bit of old blood mixes with the normal discharge. The reason why the blood is brown is because of its age. As blood moves through the body, it ages and begins to dry. The discharge could be just an old tissue that had not passed out during the last period. This tissue may remain in the uterus for quite a while before it passes, and the discharge appears brown in colour. Such a thing could happen along with heavy bleeding during the first 2 to 3 months following IUD insertion. Gradually, these symptoms should subside on its own. Kindly consult Gynecologist for evaluation if such symptoms occur continuously and become bothersome. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.