Brown discharge with really bad odor associated with it. This discharge has a heavy flow and appears when wearing a tampon or during and after intercourse.

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 23; USA; Hospitalized for 24 hours for a cist on my ovary. ) on Thu 07, Aug 2008 06:46pm
	For the past month I have had a brown discharge. I am forced to wear a tampon to eliminate the smell and mess. When I change out my tampon half way through the day it is half full. When I wear a panti-liner I dont see any leakage but when i wear a tampon or after intercourse i see this discharge.
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	Answer by Dr Bhupinder K, MD (doctor) on Mon 06, Jul 2009 04:02am: Hello, Brown discharge with an odor indicates infection. There are a number of infectious agents that can cause a foul odor and discharge.Even a lost tampon or trauma can cause such symptoms.A pelvic examination and maybe an ultrasound uterus is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Hope it helps.Take care and regards.
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