Brown Discharge After Period: Causes & When to Worry

Question
Hi ,I am 23 years , a student in university. I always fell pain during my monthly period and need to take some medicine to control my pain. Then after about one week , it should free of any 'period particles' but i found that I still have some chocolate colour in about 2 to three weeks .Sometimes even untill the next period. Is it serious?

Answer
A brownish discharge after your period often is due to "old blood" that is still coming out of your uterus. It can continue for a few weeks. HOwever, if this occurs each month,you should consult a gynecologist to make sure that it is not due to any infection or hormonal irregularity.  For pain (dysmenorrhea) during your period, you can take Motrin or Advil (500 mg every 6 hours) starting just before your period begins.