Brown Vaginal Discharge

Not all brown vaginal discharges are cause for concern. Brown vaginal discharge can be caused by late periods causing discoloration or during the previous menses the uterine lining was not released. However, brown vaginal discharge may be signs for concern and can be symptoms of cervical cancer, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), perimenopause, menopause, or sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, Chlamydia or vaginal warts. However, the discolored discharge is not a stand alone symptom for concern. Many of these diseases have other symptoms including pain, discharge that is watery or yellowish, depression, vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse, frequent urination, infertility, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, burning, itching, rash, hot to touch, mouth ulcers, and loss of appetite.