Some people experience brown discharge a few days before their menstrual period, which indicates that they are about to have their period. If it happens occasionally, it can actually make women very worried and afraid of getting sick. Therefore, understanding what brown discharge is before menstruation is the top priority. So, what is brown discharge before menstruation?
It is normal to have brown discharge 1-2 days before menstruation, which is due to a small amount of endometrial shedding and bleeding during the withdrawal of hormones. Due to the relatively small amount of bleeding, it stays in the uterine cavity or vagina for a long time. When mixed with acidic vaginal discharge, it forms a brown secretion, which is a normal phenomenon.
Brown discharge appears, and menstruation will resume normally after 1-2 days. It is dark red and normal. However, if brown discharge occurs for more than 3 days before menstruation, it may be due to luteal insufficiency, which is the reason for poor luteal function. Progesterone can be used to fully transform the endometrium, and once the medication is stopped, menstruation will resume normally. Generally, after 3 cycles of treatment, as long as the follicle development is normal, menstruation will be normal.
But if there is abnormal bleeding during menstruation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a comprehensive gynecological examination, including routine gynecological double examination, cervical cancer screening, ultrasound examination, measuring the thickness of the endometrium to see if there is any abnormal echo in the uterine cavity. After these examinations are completed, the cause of bleeding can be determined.