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Q: Endimitriosis ? dark brown discharge

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 27th, 2009

i have always had normal periods. i get the brown discharge before my period and right after. but this month one week after my period i got it again and its noticable i have to use a tampon to keep it from getting in my underwear. at first i thought i was pregnante because my stomach is growing and im feeling ill but now i have this dark brown discharge so im verry confused. the last time i got any kind of discharge when i was pregnante i ended up having a blited ovum. im verry scared this is happening again or i have endimitriosis. my husband and i have one child and would like another. im kinda scared could anyone help me with this

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on May 5th, 2009

Womens Conditions Answer A6450

The data you provided is insufficient for a definitive diagnosis regarding possible blighted ovum or endometriosis. In order to identify the cause of the unexpected bleeding, you'll need additional examinations.

You might want to visit your gynecologist and request a pelvic exam, laboratory female hormonal tests, and pelvic ultrasound in order to start the diagnostic process. Treatment will depend on the determined diagnosis.

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