Re: Brownish Light Discharge Mid Cycle
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 18:24:55 -0600 (CST)
More likely than not, mid cycle spotting is realted to hormones. L
fioid might cuase spotting bevause they tend to have good blood supplies
that can "leak".
At Mon, 15 Jan 2001, Suz wrote:
>
>In the question below, you mentioned that brown discharge could be
>related to a fibroid. I have brown discharge mid cycle (possible around
>ovulation time and later) AND have a 10 cm fibroid. Why would the
>fibroid be the cause of the brown discharge?
>
>At Sat, 13 Jan 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>Could be weight loss causing hormone changes, could be hormone changes
>>from any one of a few dozen reasons. Due to paucity of history
>>provided, could be a polyp, fibroids, etc.
>>
>>HSM
>>
>>At Sat, 13 Jan 2001, Rita wrote:
>>>
>>>I started the Atkins Diet 2 weeks ago and I feel great. I have lost a
>>>total of 15 lbs.
>>>
>>>My mentrual period is due on January 20th.
>>>
>>>Today january 13th) I have experienced a light (not heavy) brownish
>>>vaginal discharge. What could this be? I do not have cramps. I took a
>>>pregnancy test but it came out negative. Is this normal or should I be
>>>concerned?
>>>
>>>Please advise!!!!!
>>>
>>>Thanks.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Thanks. Rita
>>>
>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
>>
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