Every girl and woman, since adolescence, is faced with the phenomenon of vaginal discharge. In particular, this includes the period of the menstrual cycle. However, many people can observe the selection of brown color, and they occur before or after menstruation.
First of all, it is necessary to understand what is the cause of their manifestation and how dangerous it can be.
Brown mid-cycle no pain: natural causes
With brown secretions that may be in the middle of the cycle, many of the fair sex face. With small quantities that disappear on the second day, as a result of which the laundry only gets slightly dirty, ovulation may be the reason for their appearance.
This is facilitated by the release of the egg from the follicle. It should be noted that this can occur in fairly rare cases.
If in the process of discharge, a woman does not experience any sensations in the genitals that does not cause a certain discomfort and does not complain of pain, then there is no reason for concern. This is a normal phenomenon that does not pose a threat to health.
Early conception can also be one of the reasons provoking the selection of brown color. This is due to the fact that during the period when the egg is attached to the wall of the uterus, a small amount of endometrium peels off, which is manifested by brownish masses. There will be no more menstrual periods since the girl is already in position.
During the period of pregnancy, which proceeds without pathologies, as a rule, there should be no discharge. The only exception may be the last day, when before the contractions brown secretion may occur again.
In addition, if the woman is completely healthy, the discharge of brown color can also be in the following cases:
- before the beginning of the month for a couple of days or a few hours;
- after menstruation for several days; this is normal, as the uterus is released from unwanted blood residues;
- when taking contraceptive drugs;
- after rough sex, when a woman does not get full excitement;
- if sex occurs for the first time, as well as during the next 2-3 sexual acts.
In this case, in such cases, the norm is considered if the discharge is not accompanied by pain and an unpleasant smell.
Types of secretions and with which diseases they may be associated
Isolation of brown in the period between the menstrual cycles can talk about the development of any diseases occurring in the woman's body. By the nature and type of such phenomena, you can determine which pathological process in question.
- Highlight, having a light brown color, often symbolize the deficiency of the hormone progesterone, which often leads to spontaneous miscarriage. In addition, the nature of such masses accompanies ectopic pregnancy;
- Brown dark spotting is a sign of a disease such as endometriosis. This is quite a serious pathology that can provoke certain complications, up to infertility;
- Cervical erosion. It is accompanied by brown smearing secretions and unpleasant pains after sexual contact, examination by a gynecologist, douching and other actions, as a result of which a direct impact on the uterus occurs;
- Various infections, as well as fungal diseases that are sexually transmitted, can also manifest themselves by mucous brown secretions. In addition, there are strong pain in the lower abdomen and changes in the consistency of mucus secreted from the vagina;
- Lavish brown discharge in the middle of the cycle can be one of the signs of genital neoplasms of both benign (fibroid) and malignant (uterine cancer) character. During the growth of fibroids characterized by strong blood-brown mass, sometimes turning into bleeding. Malignant tumors are more susceptible to women aged 50 years and older. During this period, excretions occur irregularly, mostly spotting, and over time become scarce. The stopped menstruation again renew.
Often, the brown secretion from the vagina can be triggered by hormonal disruption. In this case, the treatment must be carried out not only by the gynecologist, but also by the endocrinologist.
Other causes of brown secretions
Why else in the middle of the cycle can there be a selection of brown? Such factors as:
- hormonal contraception. It does not matter if there will be any medications taken by mouth or products that are intended for vaginal use. Usually, during the first three months the body becomes accustomed to them, and this is considered the norm. If the discharge lasts much longer, then it is recommended to change the contraceptive drug or a complete rejection of it;
- taking certain medications if they are used without a medical prescription. In this case, the presence of brown discharge is considered only as an adverse reaction to the drug;
- genital trauma;
- the presence of intrauterine device.
Pathology treatment
In the case when the duration of brown discharge is more than 3 days, moreover, they are accompanied by an unpleasant smell, pain in the lower abdomen or fever, you should immediately seek medical help to find out the reasons for their occurrence. In addition to examination by a gynecologist, an endocrinologist’s consultation may also be required.
In this case, it will be mandatory to pass a series of surveys:
- testing;
- hysteroscopy - the uterine cavity is examined using a special endoscopic device;
- Ultrasound;
- Serological examination or CRP-diagnostics (polymerase chain reaction).
After the results obtained, the doctor will prescribe the necessary treatment.
If the pathology has not been identified, then there is no need for medical therapy. Only in the presence of concomitant pain can non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with an analgesic effect be prescribed.
When diagnosing endometriosis, medications of the following groups are prescribed:
- GnRH analogues;
- antiestrogens;
- clean progestins;
- antigonadotropins.
These same drugs are used to treat fibroids.
With existing inflammatory processes, complex treatment is prescribed, which includes taking:
- combined oral contraceptives;
- antibiotics;
- anti-inflammatory;
- vitamin complex.
It should be noted that in each case will be selected its own optimal and most effective therapy with the use of certain groups of drugs.
Preventive measures
To prevent the development of problems associated with the appearance of brown discharge in the intermenstrual period, you need to take care of your health. First of all, compliance with some simple recommendations will help:
- Food should be right and balanced;
- Not be superfluous observance of the day;
- Reducing the loads of her only physical, but also emotional;
- Be sure to attend fitness classes, morning exercises or walking in the fresh air;
- Do not expose the body to excessive sleep deprivation and malnutrition;
- Careful when choosing a sexual partner, try to avoid casual relationships, and, of course, always remember about the precautions and use a condom.
In the case when there are brown vaginal discharge, accompanied by an unpleasant smell, pain, as well as copious amounts and texture, not characteristic of the normal state - this is the first sign that some pathological changes occur in the body.
Such phenomena signal the need to visit a gynecologist.
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