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Is brown spotting normal during perimenopause?
Brown or dark blood is a sign of old blood exiting the body. Women in perimenopause may also see brown spotting or discharge at other times throughout the month. You may also notice changes in discharge texture. Your discharge may be thin and watery, or it may be clumpy and thick.
Why am I suddenly spotting brown?
Brown discharge can happen at the beginning and end of your period because the blood oxidizes. It can also be a sign of certain STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea or pelvic inflammatory disease. Bloody, brown discharge is also the most common sign of endometrial cancer.
What causes spotting during menopause?
The most common causes of bleeding or spotting after menopause include: Endometrial or vaginal atrophy (lining of the uterus or vagina becomes thin and dry). Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (estrogen and progesterone supplements that decrease some menopausal symptoms).
What color is menopause discharge?
Generally speaking, healthy discharge is white, cream, or clear. It’s not too thick and can even be a little watery. It doesn’t have a strong odor and doesn’t cause irritation. You can have so little that you don’t even notice it until you see it on your underwear.
What causes spotting in perimenopause?
In perimenopause changes in hormone levels interfere with ovulation. If ovulation does not occur, the ovary will continue making estrogen, causing the endometrium to keep thickening. This often leads to a late menstrual period followed by irregular bleeding and spotting.
What color is perimenopause discharge?
During perimenopause, your discharge may take on a brownish tint. It may also be thin and watery or thick and clumpy. These changes usually aren’t cause for concern.
Does spotting count as a period during perimenopause?
Ten months between periods is longer than usual in the perimenopause stage. But it is possible, and the spotting you’ve noticed may not signal anything other than the fact that your body isn’t to menopause at this point. However, if you have gone through menopause, then the bleeding could be cause for concern.
What is considered spotting during perimenopause?
If you observe small amounts of blood on your underwear between cycles (which don’t require the use of a tampon or pad), it’s considered spotting. Aside from hormonal changes, perimenopause spotting is also the direct result of endometrial buildup. It happens either before your period starts or near the end of it.
