I Noticed A Bloody/Brown Discharge. Is This Normal?
Published: December 16, 2020 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Bloody Discharge... So I'm two weeks away from my period but today I noticed a bloody/ brown discharge when peeing and had a stomachache this morning but I believe I just needed to poop. They bloody discharge is unnormal for me and has never happened before and I'm still a virgin.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
Many girls experience spotting in-between periods. It can range in colors from bright red to dark brown. [Healthline explains that noticing a some on your underwear or when you wipe is generally normal. Weight gain/loss, exercise, stress and illness can also have an impact on your period.
Periods and digestive problems often go hand-in-hand. Prostaglandin, the same chemical that can trigger menstrual cramps, causes the smooth muscles of your bowels to contract. As a result, stomachaches, constipation and other changes in bowel movements are pretty common just before and during your period.
If you are still concerned, we recommend reaching out to a parent or trusted adult and seeing a doctor to get checked out. If you need help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the [Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist.