Brown discharge instead of periods

Hmm... something's not right.

It was like that... but the doctor didn't find anything, said it was nonsense. From my own experience, I can say that at that time I had gotten too cold from swimming in cold water. If you're on the pill, there's really nothing to worry about; for many, it's normal. This can happen after severe stress or just due to body adjustments/hormonal imbalances.

And I've been having this for the last few days. Brown discharge. Is that normal?

I had a miscarriage that had started like that.

In your case, oestrogen is not outweighing progesterone. Either the former has sharply decreased or the latter has surged (i.e., an imbalance has occurred due to something, perhaps stress, heat, etc., or possibly a cyst has formed somewhere...).

This month, I'm experiencing the same thing, plus a five-day delay, whereas it's usually like clockwork. I got really worried, but then I remembered that I recently had a severe case of food poisoning and was taking antibiotics and other medications in large quantities. I've decided to wait and see what happens next time.

I have this issue, but in my case, estrogen is normal, while progesterone is low. I was prescribed Duphaston from the 16th day of my cycle, but I still experience spotting from the 22nd day. This nonsense has been going on for the second cycle now.

There was something like that... they said it was due to endometriosis... treated with some kind of tampons... better to get checked again, perhaps by another doctor.

Rule out an ectopic pregnancy, go to the pharmacy and buy any hCG test, and see a doctor when you have time—just don't delay.

Girls, please help me figure this out! My period was on July 13th, and a week before that, I was intimate with my husband, but he actually finished in the sink. Then on June 30th, I started having brown discharge that lasted for two days. The tests are negative, but my period hasn't come yet, and nothing hurts (today is August 7th). What do you think, did I get away with it? Please reply quickly, and thank you so much in advance for your answer.

Same here! Word for word, only my last period was on the 16th of June, I was intimate before that, he didn't finish inside me, two days ago I started having dark brown discharge, no period, and the test is negative.

Typical endometriosis. Usually, the period will start in about a week. Go see a doctor instead of making all sorts of assumptions here.

Hello, could you please advise if anyone has experienced something similar or knows what this might be? I was on birth control for 1.5 years and then stopped taking it, after which I apparently had a hormonal imbalance—my periods became irregular. I consulted a doctor, who said everything was fine and that my periods should normalize within 2–3 months. It's been about 3 or 4 months now, but they haven't returned to normal. In June, they started on the 3rd, in July on the 9th, and now it's the end of August, and they haven't come. I have a regular sex life, and at the beginning of August, I had unprotected intercourse without withdrawal—I don't remember the exact date, but it was definitely before the 7th of August. After that, around mid-August, I had back pain near the kidneys, which I usually get before my period. I waited for them, but nothing happened. Then, I started having some brownish spotting, just a tiny amount—a couple of times, there was even a very small drop of blood left on my underwear, and nothing more. There are no pregnancy symptoms, and I've taken two tests, both negative.

Girls, help me out, give me some advice. My husband and I want a baby! We're not using protection. For three months, nothing happened. We've done all the tests, ultrasounds, etc. Everything is normal. I thought my period was starting again (mine are like clockwork), but for three days now, it's just been light spotting and my stomach feels tense. I've been feeling a bit nauseous. The test is negative, but last time it only showed positive on the 10th day of the delay. But it didn't work out, it was a non-developing pregnancy. Can I hope for some joy?

On July 30th, I had unprotected, interrupted intercourse. Since I was still a virgin, he only entered twice, and the hymen was torn but not completely; there wasn't much blood. The next day, bleeding started and lasted for five days. After August 10th, what seemed like a normal period occurred, though the cycle was slightly shifted. Now, the next period arrived on the 5th, but instead of the usual menstrual flow, there are brown discharges! What could be the cause? I took a test after the act, and it showed negative.

Hello. I'm 22 years old. My periods have been a bit irregular since I became sexually active. My husband and I use (if you can call it that) the withdrawal method for contraception. Before my period, I always experience breast tenderness, lower abdominal pulling, and lower back pain. My period was due on 13th September, but on the afternoon of the 8th, I felt a slight pulling in my lower abdomen and back, similar to premenstrual symptoms. I was surprised when I noticed brown spotting. The last sexual intercourse was about 1.5 weeks before that. The spotting lasted for 4 days. It was painless, and my breasts didn't hurt at all, which really surprised me. Today is the 19th of September (so it's been a 6-day delay for a normal period). My period still hasn't come. On the third day of spotting, I took a test. It was negative. For the past week, I've been feeling tired, I oversleep my alarm in the morning, and I feel sleepy all day. Nothing hurts. I've noticed I've become calmer, not reacting sharply to anything. My mood has improved. Could this be pregnancy?

It's most likely just a hormonal imbalance. If you've recently become sexually active, your cycle is simply adjusting and changing. The spotting you had was something like a period; that can happen.

Ladies, could you please advise! A week ago, I had sexual intercourse that did not finish inside me. There has been a 4-6 day delay, and now brown spotting has started. What could this be, and should I be concerned?

So how are you getting on? Are you pregnant? I've got exactly the same problem! The test is negative... I'll just have to wait it out and do another test.

Hello! I want to tell you something - my boyfriend and I were making love. At first, we had intercourse using a condom, then about half an hour later, we decided to try without it, but he didn't enter fully because a phone call interrupted us. I'm afraid I might have gotten pregnant, but he insists he didn't finish inside me. Should I be worried or not? I've searched through many websites, and there's so much written that I'm shaking with fear to the point of death, and I haven't slept for nights on end! Please help - I haven't taken a test, haven't been to a gynaecologist, and didn't take any contraceptives! Thank you in advance.

Hello! I want to tell you something - my boyfriend and I were making love. First, we had intercourse using withdrawal, then about half an hour later, we decided to try without it, but he didn't go in fully because a phone call interrupted us. I'm afraid I might have gotten pregnant, but he insists he didn't finish inside me. Should I be worried or not? I've searched many websites, and there's so much written that I'm shaking to death with fear and haven't slept for nights on end! Please help - I haven't taken a test, haven't been to the gynaecologist, and didn't take any contraceptives! Thank you in advance.

Hello. I'm in a situation where I had a two-month delay. I took a test, and it was negative. And now, for three days, I've been having brownish spotting. What could this be? Nothing hurts.

Hello! I'm in a situation where I had intimacy with my husband in the first few days after my period, and it's been about three weeks now. All this time, I've been experiencing pain similar to menstrual cramps, with lower abdominal pain, bloating, a sore lower back, and swollen breasts. My period is still a week away, but today the pain has become more unbearable, and I've started having brown discharge. Could this be pregnancy??? Thank you in advance!!!)))

Hi! Are you 14?? You're so funny)

Oh dear, some people are afraid of getting pregnant, while others dream of it. I had a laparoscopy for endometriosis seven months ago, and now these brown discharges and pains are back. The gynaecologist said the endometriosis has returned, and I need another laparoscopy :(( I just feel like crying.

Hello everyone) I thought my situation might be helpful to someone. On the day my period was due, I had brown spotting. It lasted for a few days. I read some forums and found out that pregnancy could be the cause. Honestly, I bought a test just in case, a few days after the spotting, convinced it was probably just a cold, but definitely not pregnancy. However, the test came back positive. I'm now in my fourth month of pregnancy. To break it down by dates: I had unprotected sex with my husband on September 5th, the spotting started on September 24th, and the test showed a positive result on September 27th.

A month ago, I had a medical abortion... A week ago, I took an EllaOne 72-hour pill just in case... On January 1st, I felt some drops and noticed black spotting. Today is already the 6th, and it's still happening. My left ovary hurts, my nipples were sore and swollen but aren't now... I'm afraid I might be pregnant. I'm scared of everything after the pregnancy.

I'm a bit concerned about the pale brown discharge. My period hasn't come for a while; it was supposed to start back in December. My last sexual contact was five months ago. Before this, my cycle was regular. And now, I'm experiencing a slight pulling sensation in my lower abdomen, similar to menstruation, but the discharge remains light brown.

Ladies, please help. I've been taking the pill for 10 months now. Before my last period (which was due to start on January 3rd), my husband and I used condoms (as I found out I had a urinary tract infection, I've been treated, and I'm waiting for him to be treated too). So, I've been using both birth control and condoms for the whole month since my last heavy period. On the 3rd and 4th, there was just a bit of brown spotting and that's it! Today, my lower back has been hurting all day, and I've been feeling a tingling sensation in my lower abdomen. It aches sometimes. What could this be? Logically, there shouldn't be any chance of pregnancy with double protection, but I'm still worried.

Hello... I've had a 7-day delay, then brown discharge started, and it's still happening now... During the day, there's nothing, but in the evening when I bathe, actual clots come out! What could this be? I can't get to a doctor... I'll be able to see one in about a week... I recently gave birth, my baby is 7 months old. My husband and I aren't using protection, but we're careful with everything... Please help...

Hello, I had an unprotected sexual encounter with my boyfriend, and he didn't do anything inside me, I think. After 10 days, I took a test and it was positive. A couple of days later, I started having spotting. It's been a month now, and I haven't had my period, but I'm spotting again, and the test isn't showing anything. I can't see a doctor; could you tell me if I might be pregnant?

Two weeks ago, I had unprotected sex, and my partner didn't seem to finish inside me. Now, my period is four days late, although my cycle has sometimes varied by 1-3 days. I bought a test, and it came back negative, but instead of my period, I've had unclear brownish discharge for the last two days. It's cold at work—could I just have caught a chill, or is it pregnancy after all? Please respond; this is very important.

Indeed.

Hello. I'm in a situation where I had a two-month delay. I took a test, and it was negative. Now, for the past two days, I've been experiencing light brownish spotting, not heavy. What could this be? Nothing hurts!

For the past 4-6 months, my periods have been arriving two days late.
The last sexual intercourse was in mid-December. I got my period on January 15th. I took a test on January 13th, and it was negative. Now, I've been having brown spotting for four days, my breasts hurt, and I feel dizzy. My boyfriend and I have broken up—what should I even think?
(We didn't use protection; he finished inside me. I took the pill within 72 hours, and this wasn't the first time. The last time, I delayed taking the pill.)

Good afternoon!
I'm in a situation where my husband and I are not using contraception. I had a 5-day delay, and on the 6th day, I started spotting. The test, of course, showed nothing. I don't know what to think. I'm not taking anything, and my periods have always been on time.

Hello. Tell me what's wrong with me. I had sexual contact in January, and then after a couple of months, three days later. Everything was fine. My next period was supposed to start on February 2nd, but it came on February 6th, but it wasn't like usual; for two days, I only had spotting. This has never happened to me before. When I eat at work, I feel slightly nauseous and dizzy afterwards. I can't go to the hospital because of work. Tell me what's wrong with me.

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Hi, I'm in the same situation, don't know what to do myself.]

My period was due on the 16th, but my cycle is irregular. I had unprotected intercourse about two weeks before my expected period. On the 16th, instead of my usual period, I experienced brown discharge that lasted for about 4-5 days and then stopped, but my actual period hasn't come (I'm afraid to go to the gynaecologist and have tried everything possible at home to induce my period, but nothing has worked (((.

Hello, my first sexual encounter was on 15th February, followed by two more instances, but we used protection, and nothing seemed to have entered me. On 5th March, light brown, not heavy discharge began. My period started on 8th February that month, and it hasn't come yet. What could this mean?

I recently watched the 'Health' programme with Malysheva, they were talking about this, about what you have. So, it's actually a proper illness. You definitely need to get treatment from a gynaecologist, you should watch this programme online yourself.

Hello. I'm 16 years old. My period was supposed to start yesterday or today, but it hasn't come yet. I'm very worried and living in constant fear. Yesterday after the bath, I noticed dark brown discharge and thought it had started, so I put on a pad, but it's still clean. I have mild pulling pains in my lower abdomen as usual before my period, and the day before yesterday, I had a temperature of 37°C. I haven't had sexual intercourse as such, but two weeks ago, my boyfriend came on my hands, and after a while, I touched myself there. I'm very anxious, please help.

Hello. I'm 16 years old, and in my opinion, I have some minor issues with my female genitalia. In January 2015, I lost my virginity during my period, and it was excruciatingly painful. I couldn't sit comfortably for a couple of days. My periods are normal, everything is fine, and my cycle is regular. But now, a week before my period, I have a terrible pulling sensation down there, everything hurts, there are strong gas-like discharges, semi-bloody discharges—nothing shows on the pad, but they appear on toilet paper. I'm shaking all over, I haven't told my mum; she doesn't know yet that I'm not a virgin, and I decided to write here, hoping you might be able to help me.

Hello, I have an 8-day delay, lower abdominal pulling, a negative test, brown discharge instead of periods, and my basal temperature after ovulation was 37.4 in the first week, 37.3 in the second week, and 37.2, 37.1, and 37.0 in the third week. I am still taking Duphaston. What could this be? Please answer.

Hello everyone. I had unprotected sex with a guy, but he didn't finish inside me. Instead of my period, I had black discharge for about two days. The test was negative; I took one on 15th March and another today, 28th March, which was also negative. My lower abdomen has been aching for a couple of days like it does during my period, but it hasn't started. Due to my studies, I can't go to the doctor.

Hello. I have this issue. I started having brownish discharge, and I thought it was my period starting, but when I went to the bathroom in the morning, the discharge had disappeared. What could this be? I haven't had any sexual intercourse for a long time. Please help.

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Hello, I have this issue: a 49-day delay, all tests negative. I had an ultrasound three weeks ago, and they said it's a disruption, and the gynaecologist says the same. When I sleep on my stomach, I feel discomfort, and yesterday there was a little bit of brown spotting and my stomach hurts a bit. Could you please tell me what this might be?