Every woman knows one or another menstrual malfunction. Such failures can be indicated by meager monthly periods of brown color, which, however, are not always pathological. In some cases, this condition is considered a physiological norm.
Everyone knows that menstruation or menstruation occurs in women of reproductive age every month in the form of bleeding , if pregnancy has occurred. A woman’s uterus prepares for a fertilized egg every month. At the beginning of the cycle, the mucous layer of the inner surface of the uterus, called the endometrium, begins to grow and thicken, that is, all conditions for the development of the embryo are created. If conception does not occur, then the thickened mucosa exfoliates and is excreted in the form of menstrual bleeding. It also happens that the endometrium for one reason or another is not sufficiently formed, then the result will be - instead of menstruation, brown daub.
There are conditions in which brownish discharge instead of menstruation can be considered a natural process that does not require medical intervention. This happens in girls during puberty with the appearance of menstruation, which are established within two years. And up to that point, they can appear scanty brown discharge and have different intensities.
Another case when brown menstruation are the norm - this is the onset of menopause, when the reproductive system ceases to function. The cessation of menstruation most often occurs gradually. Menstruation begins to come irregularly, and their appearance changes.
Brown periods can be considered the norm at the beginning of taking some hormonal contraceptives. Such discharge should stop after three to four months, otherwise you will have to go to the doctor to prescribe another remedy.
Discharges of a brownish tint can appear at the beginning and at the end of menstruation during acclimatization when traveling to areas with a different climate.
Many of the causes of the appearance of brown menstruation are very painful and require urgent medical attention.
Brown periods appear with inflammation of the female organs, for example, with endometritis. In this case, the discharge is distinguished by an unpleasant odor and is accompanied by a pulling pain in the lower abdomen. With this disease, brownish discharge appears at the beginning and end of menstruation, as well as in the middle of the cycle.
The discharge of a brownish color that occurs during the onset of menstruation can indicate endometriosis. At the end of the cycle, the discharge fades and becomes less intense.
Another reason for brownish periods is a sharp decrease in weight, as a result of which menstruation can change or stop altogether. This can happen with anorexia, stress, strict diets, and too much exercise.
Brown periods may appear after surgery on the female organs, with injuries or congenital anomalies of the genitourinary system.
Brown daub at the time when menstruation should come, occur during pregnancy. This indicates the detachment of the ovum and may result in a miscarriage, so you need to quickly consult a doctor.
Discharges of a brownish color instead of menstruation can signal such a serious pathology as an ectopic pregnancy.
The cause of brown menstruation can be endocrine diseases of various origins, acute poisoning with chemicals, exposure to radiation.
Poor, slightly colored menstruation often happens in a woman when she is breastfeeding a rebeca.
In any case, even if meager periods are a harmless symptom, do not cause pain and do not cause a deterioration in well-being, the help of a doctor is necessary to exclude serious pathologies.
To identify the cause of the discharge and carry out appropriate treatment or correction, a vaginal smear, blood for hormones are taken from the patient, an ultrasound examination is performed, in some cases, a biopsy of the uterine mucosa is prescribed.