Normally, the discharge should not be painted in any color and have a smell. They are not mobile, have a mucous structure, can only be slightly unclear (this happens because epithelial cells enter them). But leucorrhoea may have a yellowish color if only one daily liner was used throughout the day. It is considered abnormal if light brown discharge is regularly observed on different days of the cycle.
On different days of the menstrual cycle, the discharge has a different consistency and quantity.
When ovulation approaches in the middle of the cycle, they are somewhat reminiscent of chicken egg protein, a little more abundant than on ordinary days, and have a slightly more pronounced smell.
During sex and arousal, they also become noticeably more.
Normal discharge does not cause discomfort, does not cause inconvenience and discomfort, such as irritation of the female organs, itching, burning. In the smear, reflecting the normal condition of the vagina, sticks will prevail and there will be no increased number of white blood cells.
Light brown discharge usually has a specific smell. Normally, the smell should not be, it appears only when bacteria multiply.
Light brown discharge is in any case an abnormal phenomenon, since the blood contained in them gives a brownish tint. This state of affairs during pregnancy is especially dangerous, because it can serve as a signal about the threat of miscarriage. Therefore, having discovered such secretions during pregnancy, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. During this period, sexual rest and observance of safety rules are necessary, that is, restriction of weight lifting and physical activity, a calm and pleasant atmosphere in the house. You can even take sick leave to avoid stress at work, because pregnant women need emotional peace and harmony.
If light brown discharge in the middle of the cycle appears, this indicates the presence of a pathological process in the uterus or ovaries. Therefore, a consultation with a gynecologist is necessary. After all, the disease is easier to cure at an early stage, and not when everything is already running.
Brownish-red discharge, spotting at the end of the cycle or for a long time after menstruation, also indicates problems with the uterus. So endometriosis, dangerous by the development of infertility in the absence of treatment, or endometrial polyps can manifest itself . Infections or hormonal disorders can also make themselves felt in this way. A daub is allowed and is considered the norm only for no more than two days before and after menstruation. When coagulated blood appears, which gives a brown color to the discharge, a few days after menstruation, you need to do a test to exclude an ectopic pregnancy or the threat of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage).
Often, light brown discharge overshadows a woman's life after installing an intrauterine device. This is a kind of side effect of this method of protection from unwanted pregnancy. If no abnormalities were found with ultrasound and other diagnostic methods, then the condition can be normalized with the help of special drugs that the doctor will prescribe.
With pathology of the cervix or the uterine body itself, discharge of an unusual color may appear after sexual contact. In this case, the conclusion is made on the basis of the surveys - ultrasound and other methods of functional diagnostics.
In order not to have problems with the reproductive system, you must carefully follow the rules of personal hygiene and regularly, once every six months, be observed by a gynecologist. The disease detected at an early stage is much easier and faster to cure, besides avoiding complications.