At the end of menstruation, a dark brown, dark orange, or rust-colored discharge is quite common.
Although vaginal discharge is normal and necessary to keep the vagina clean, a change in the color of the discharge can indicate the presence of some type of vaginitis. These vaginal infections are usually very easy to treat, although they will need to be seen by a doctor to determine what type of microorganism is causing the infection and how best to treat it. The presence of orange vaginal discharge is relatively uncommon and a strong indicator that an infection may be present. Orange vaginal discharge can range in color from a bright, almost fluorescent orange to a dark, rusty color. The orange hue and information about the woman’s menstrual cycle can help the doctor determine the cause of this.
Since several types of bacteria can cause orange vaginal discharge, a doctor should be consulted to determine what type of antibiotics to take when this discharge occurs.
A bright orange vaginal discharge is likely to be an indication that the patient has some type of vaginal infection. Several types of bacteria can cause an orange vaginal discharge, and a doctor should be consulted to determine which type of antibiotic to prescribe. The discolored discharge may also have a strong odor, which is another indication of vaginitis.
Vaginal discharge can be caused by a paramecium.
The blood in your vaginal discharge may also turn orange. At the end of menstruation, a dark brown or rust-colored discharge is quite common. Although this discharge is usually described as red or brown, it may also appear dark orange. If the discharge goes away after a few days and occurs at the end of a normal menstrual period, this is most likely the cause. If the woman is pregnant, a rusty-orange discharge can also indicate a problem with the pregnancy.
Someone with a new sexual partner is more likely to develop bacterial vaginosis, which can cause yellow vaginal discharge.
Trichomoniasis, an infection caused by a paramecium, often causes vaginal discharge to appear yellow or green. A yellow discharge tinged with the presence of blood may be responsible for orange vaginal discharge. This can also be the case if the patient is infected with gonorrhea, which, again, often presents as a yellowish rather than orange discharge. Both conditions are easily treated with medication, but because they are sexually transmitted, both partners should be tested, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent the diseases from spreading back and forth.
