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Sunday, October 12, 2008 hattie asks

Q: brown vaginal discharge between periods

What could be the cause of a dark brown discharge that comes about a week after my period ends? It has been going on for a week and I am not sexually active. One day, there was also some beeding. What tests would be needed to discover the cause for this if I go to my doctor? Would anything besides an ordinary pelvic exam be required?
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12/19/08 2:13am

Hi Hattie,

I have the same problem and have browsed through the net briefly searching for an answer.

My first theory was that maybe it is a left over from my period and it just finds its way out later. After reading other people's stories i noticed we had some things we had in common. Most of us either have been diagnosed with endometriosis or suspect we have it.

 

I suggest you go to the doctor if you havent already because your reproductive health is very important and quite a delicate thing. You may expect tests that include pap-smears and an ultrasound. None of which is painful if that is what you are worried about.

 

All the best

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