Light Brown Discharge

Such infections include gonorrhea warts and chlamydia.

Light brown discharge. This can cause it to appear light or dark brown in color. A light brown discharge can be an early symptom of a sexually transmitted disease std. There is no reason for concerns if such spotting passes away after an adaptation period of 3 6 months. This will in turn change the color of your vaginal discharge to light brown.

You may see this color throughout your cycle. There are certain vaginal infections that may lead to a light brown vaginal discharge. Causes of dark brown vaginal discharge. Brown discharge between periods is a natural reaction of the organism to the intake of hormonal contraceptives.

The national cancer institute estimates that only 0 7. People who have very light periods called hypomenorrhea may have a pink or brown discharge in place of a typical menstrual flow. Most common causes of the light brown discharge include pregnancy vaginal atrophy uterine polyps perimenopause and menopause. Brown vaginal discharge may look alarming but it isn t always a reason for concern.

In early pregnancy light brown discharge is usually harmless and caused by hormonal changes fertilization and or implantation. In very rare cases brown discharge could be a sign of cervical cancer if it occurs with unusual weight loss painful intercourse heavy or more prolonged periods breakthrough bleeding during periods or weakness. However you should seek medical attention if the light brown discharge continues for more than two days. Discharge with blood admixture of light brown color often clouds life of a woman who has been using an intrauterine spiral or.

This is the most severe cause of brown discharge but it is also quite rare. Early stage of pregnancy can be a cause for light brown discharge.