Vaginal Bleeding
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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How long does it take for bleeding due to placental abruption to stop?
Query: Hi doctor,I have vaginal bleeding after 32 weeks of pregnancy. I visited the doctor and told me it as preterm labor and placenta abruption. I got discharged after two days of having bed rest. My bleeding got stopped. But after few days, my bleeding came with an increased amount. How many days does i... Read Full »
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a tricky situation. If the bleeding behind the placenta stops inside, then pregnancy can be continued safely. The collected blood can come out of the vagina for a week. But it should not be bright red as fresh blood. If the bleeding does not stop inside, then yo... Read Full »
I have severe constipation and bloating problem, with slight vaginal bleeding. 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 »
General Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician
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 »
After masturbation, I started to have bleeding. What is the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, My period is a little late, just only a day. But, I have been having many pregnancy symptoms. I masturbated yesterday (penetration and clitoral stimulation to orgasm) and a considerable amount of blood came out. Some blood flushed itself out for some time and I am clear now. What does thi... Read Full »
General Practitioner, Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be your period bleeding or may be bleeding due to masturbation. For that have to check clinically for any sign of vaginal tear or just bleeding from your uterus. If you have a doubt that last month had sex and can be pregnant, then do a urine pregnancy test. I... Read Full »
Is it normal to have irregular vaginal bleeding after intercourse for the first time?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 20 years old. Currently, I have vaginal bleeding, but my menstruation just finished two weeks ago. I had my first sexual encounter three days back. Is this something that I need to be worried about? Read Full »
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. I request you to share the following details. Have you experienced a similar problem in the past, like bleeding between your cycles? Was the intercourse rough? Have you masturbated earlier, or was intercours... Read Full »
Is it normal to have heavy vaginal bleeding at the age of 47 years?
Query: Hi. Due to lack of medical facilities, we aren't able to treat my mom's sickness. She is 47 years old. She is diabetic, high bp and kidney problem. 3 years ago her womb was removed because of some infection. The problem which I am concerned about is that she continually bleeds like as in periods. b... Read Full »
Pain Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, General Medicine Physician
Answer: A very good day to you Sir I have read your problem that your mother is suffering from. There are a few things that we have to understand. mother is in the perimenopausal stage that means that she is around the age of menopause. This time the woman body is undergoing a lot of changes. Therefore the... Read Full »
Is vaginal bleeding a side effect of taking I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I took an I-pill eight days back (within 72 hours of unprotected sex), but since yesterday I have been experiencing vaginal bleeding, which is slightly on the heavier side though not as much as my regular menses. There is ten days more for my expected period date, which is why I am co... Read Full »
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a withdrawal bleeding following the emergency contraceptive pill used. A disturbing pattern of bleeding is expected after hormonal withdrawal pills. Here is your case; it is mostly because of the hormonal effect of the emergency contraceptive pill that ha... Read Full »
What are the chances of getting pregnant with PCOS?
Query: Hi doctor, I have PCOS and have not had a period for over a year. Now, I have a partner and we do not use protection. Two days ago, I woke up with a light bleed and that lasted for a few hours and disappeared. Then, the same thing happened today and I bled for a few hours. I took a pregnancy test an... Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Infertility Specialist, Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With so much prolonged amenorrhea, ovulation is unlikely to have occurred and pregnancy is less likely. Kindly use barrier contraceptive (condom) for three weeks and repeat home pregnancy test. If it comes negative, then pregnancy is almost ruled out. Absence of menstru... Read Full »
I am trying to conceive and this month I bled little early with scanty bleeding. Is this pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My last period started a month back and I have a regular cycle of around 32 days. I am trying to conceive and I also noted date during ovulation and implantation dip but suddenly a few days back, I started to bleed which was dark brown in color initially and the amount was less than p... Read Full »
Family Physician, General Practitioner
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are trying to conceive, there is always the possibility that you are indeed pregnant. However, it is just a month and at this point, it is too early to tell what is going on for sure. The light bleeding could be implantation bleeding or it can be regular perio... Read Full »
I got my periods after taking an I-pill. Is pregnancy ruled out?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my period after taking an I-pill the very next day that was heavy and the period lasted for five days. Is it safe? Is pregnancy ruled out? Read Full »
Family Physician, Obstetrician And Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better that you get a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test done to conclusively rule out pregnancy as bleeding usually do not start the next day post the intake of the I-pill. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologi... Read Full »
Why do I get pain and bleeding after being fingered?
Query: Hello doctor, A few months now, I have been experiencing discomfort and bleeding after being fingered. It does not really happen during sexual intercourse though. I have an urge to urinate even after urinating. And it stings and the urine will sometimes come out at different random times. I have... Read Full »
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you noticed the bleeding while you urinate also? Or else only after fingering? In view of your past episodes of UTI (urinary tract infection) it seems the same has recurred again as suggested by the pain after urinating. On top of that since women's urethral o... Read Full »
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