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Why did I experience spotting after emergency contraceptive?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been sexually active for the past four months. We initially did not use protection, in order to avoid pregnancy I have used emergency contraceptive pills for a few times now. My periods got delayed by a day or two but with no major changes in the cycle. Last month I found spotti... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, this is not acceptable if you take I-pill frequently. As these pills are of high hormonal content, it can mess up your internal hormonal balance. So, you may have these types of few abnormal bleeding for the following few weeks. Now, the intermenstrual bl... Read Full »
Is my vaginal brown discharge due to cervical cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old and I am sexually active for about four years now. For some 2 to 2.5 years, I am getting an occasional brown vaginal discharge, when I masturbate. Not a lot, just enough to cover my fingers. It does not happen all the time. There is no other pain or symptom associated wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dark brown vaginal discharge that you are experiencing, especially after masturbation and usually in the second half of the cycle is often due to luteal phase defect which indicates progesterone deficiency. So, it is suggested that you should get your serum proge... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend and I had intercourse on the 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of this month. However, on the 19th, we missed using protection, and she took an emergency contraceptive pill today, after nine days. She has experienced bleeding and stomach pain today. Her p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, the bleeding can be because of emergency contraceptive pill consumption. Regarding possibility of pregnancy, it cannot be confirmed without missing next cycle periods. I hope this ... Read Full »
Do I have body pain due to a low hemoglobin count?
Query: Hello doctor, Today I checked my Hb count and it is only 11.8. For the past two months, I have been getting blood spots after the 10th day of my periods along with discharge. Is there any problem? I can also feel some body pain. Is it because of the low Hb count? My height is 5'9" and I weigh 76kg... Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hemoglobin (Hb) of 11.8 g/dL can be considered as not too low. Just occasional spotting after periods should not reduce your Hb (if it was higher than 12 g/dL previously). Regarding your symptoms of body pain, it depends on what was your Hb level previously. If it has r... Read Full »
Do you usually have spotting after taking emergency contraceptive pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been sexually active since four months. We initially did not use protection. In order to avoid pregnancy I have used emergency contraceptive pills for a few times now. My periods got delayed by a day or two but with no major changes in the cycle. Last month I found spotting arou... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, this is not acceptable if you take I-pill frequently. As these pills are of high hormonal content, it can mess up your internal hormonal balance. So you may have these type of bleeding disturbances for a few more weeks. Just relax. This bleeding could be du... Read Full »
I have been on birth control pills for over two years and bleeding for the past 12 days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been bleeding for 12 days. I have pcos and taking birth control pills for almost two years and It started with brownish bleeding on day 13 of my active pill. Why is this happening? I am worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalances caused by pills. Once you stop the medication, usually the period resumes within ... Read Full »
I have had mild vaginal bleeding or white discharge between my periods or after intercourse. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have mild vaginal bleeding between my periods. For example, I had sexual intercourse two days back, and the next morning, I had mild bleeding with no pain or irritation. Sometimes I also have white vaginal discharge for no reason between my periods.Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Is it the first episode or earlier also you had this bleeding problem? The reasons for your condition might be some infection, any uterine or cervical pathology, or some hormonal imbalance. Suppose this has occurred fo... Read Full »
I am bleeding after drinking lemonade. Is this normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been bleeding for a while now. At first, I thought it was my period, but not very sure. It all started when I drank lemonade. I mixed the 100 % lemon juice with water, sugar, and ice, drank two to three cups of it, and started to bleed. I also have a painful bump on the left side o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please do understand that you should always not feel embarrassed when it comes to health. Always remember, never squeeze the bumps as they may become more painful and infectious. It would be better if you could send cl... Read Full »
My spotting persists after a C-section two months ago. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a C-section two months back, after which I experienced bleeding and on and off spotting until ten weeks. So, my doctor prescribed me with tablet Meprate for 20 days to control bleeding and spotting. However, I am experiencing the same even after taking the medication for ten days. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. However, bleeding after C-section (cesarean delivery) may be due to residual tissues or infection. So I recommend taking antibiotics for seven days as per your doctor's advice. If further evaluations are required, pl... Read Full »
Can reproductive cancer cause abnormal vaginal bleeding?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been bleeding heavily from my vagina for past five days. It only happens when I either open my bowel or while urinating. I put in a tampon to confirm that the bleeding is coming from my vagina and not from rectum. When I am not using the bathroom there is no bleeding and no blood o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I believe this is the first episode of heavy intermenstrual bleeding or polymenorrhagia for you and during the mid cycle. The most likely cause for the same can be irregular shedding which can occur in case of ER estrogen excess or progesterone deficiency where endometri... Read Full »