Vaginal bleeding apart from menstruation is a sign of some problem in the reproductive system. Some of the causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding are cervical or uterine cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, perimenopause, sexually transmitted infections, and uterine polyps.
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Can I have a normal delivery despite having piles?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 9 months pregnant. I am nearing my due date. I have developed piles during pregnancy. Initially it was fine, but now it has become big, swollen and painful. Can you suggest a remedy for it? Is it possible to have a normal delivery due to piles? Please give me a suitable solution, so ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Sometimes piles increase in pregnancy and decrease after delivery. Regarding the method of delivery C-section (cesarean) or normal delivery depends on several factors not related to piles, so let your gynecologist decide. You can... Read Full »
I have vaginal bleeding while urination. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old mother of three. My third child was born two years back. I am on contraceptives using Medroxyprogesterone acetate. For the past week, I have been having vaginal bleeding, every time I pee, when I wipe, there is a bit of blood. No pains or anything like that are pres... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is important to note that any unexpected vaginal bleeding, especially while on hormonal contraceptives like Medroxyprogesterone acetate, should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. I strongly recommend reaching out to a gynecologis... Read Full »
I have light vaginal and rectal bleeding. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had bleeding in my rectum and light vaginal bleeding for five days before my period. I am concerned about it. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from per rectal bleeding. Per rectal bleeding may be seen due to constipation, piles, fissures, hemorrhoids, and more. For per-rectal bleeding, you can take Lactulose to soften your s... Read Full »
I have an IUD and bleeding since I had sex a week ago. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have not had sex in over two years and recently got an IUD two months ago. I slept with someone a week ago and I have been bleeding since then. I do not have a burning sensation while peeing, it is not itchy, and there’s no fish smell and no discharge. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. it is possible that the bleeding you are experiencing is related to the recent insertion of an IUD (intrauterine device) two months ago. IUDs can cause spotting or light bleeding in the first few months after insertion as the body adjusts to ... Read Full »
My wife has excess bleeding with abortion pills. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife used Mifegest pills for the abortion of one-month pregnancy but she is still bleeding up to 12 days and I am not with her right now to take her to a doctor. Which medicine or precaution will help her? Please reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she is bleeding moderately after 12 days, she needs to and see a gynecologist and get an ultrasound to see if there are any products of conception left behind inside the uterus. If there are, then she needs to undergo a dilatation and curettage which is a minor surgi... Read Full »
Why do I get prolonged foul odor vaginal bleeding?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old and mostly likely anemic. Before two months, my period lasted longer than normal and the bleeding stopped after 8 to 10 days. My last period started on the correct date and I am still bleeding. I thought it was finished after my normal five day streak, but I leaked blood... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can bleed more sometimes due to irregular menses because of hormonal (chemical) levels of your body and its effect. But, you can bleed also due to cervical erosions and infection there. I personally never recommend tampons. Because, your menstrual blood contains som... Read Full »
My wife suspects of having placenta previa. How to confirm?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is pregnant and she is feeling of placenta previa. Occasionally, she also feels the pain. How to confirm that? Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For the diagnosis of placenta previa you have to do an ultrasonography. Please also let me know how many weeks she is carrying now. Send me the detailed information along with the USG (ultrasound) report. Read Full »
My wife has a low-lying placenta. Is there a flight risk?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife was diagnosed with low lying placenta. We need suggestion regarding long flight travel. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The complication with low lying placenta is bleeding from vagina which can be sudden and sometimes torrential. Flight travel will not affect placenta previa (low lying placenta). But, I would not recommend you to take her for long flight travel as any condit... Read Full »
I have been constipated for a month. Can you please help?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female, and I have been experiencing major constipation from the last month. Every time I eat, I experience bloating, and I am unable to go to the toilet later on. Have tried taking Sennetabs, Metamucil, increasing fiber, and water in the diet. I have this problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would need a little bit more history, How many times during a week do you have a bowel movement? Please go online and type Bristol stool chart, and let me know the consistency and type of the stools you are having in general from a month. Have you had diarrhea before... Read Full »
Please suggest pills to stop bleeding after an I-pill.
Query: Hello doctor, I had got my periods last week, which was a normal menstrual cycle. Suddenly, yesterday night (a week later) I woke up to a very heavy vaginal bleeding while last night I slept without any such problem. Last week I also had an i-pill. Please guide me to what exactly it is? Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The bleeding could be due to withdrawal effect caused by i-pill. But it should not be heavy and continuous. If there is heavy bleeding and if it continues for more than 2-3 days/more than your normal menstrual bleeding, please visit a gynaecologist for examination to rul... Read Full »