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What Causes Brown Flaky Vaginal Discharge And Lower Abdominal Pain After Taking Plan-B Post Protected Sexual Intercourse?
Question: Had protected sex two days ago and I noticed some brown flakey discharge and some lower abdominal pain. It got a little worse today. I also had to take plan b almost two weeks ago and I take an hour after the accident happened.
Help?
Help?
Brief Answer:
You need further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Firstly, your present symptoms are not likely to be related to the intake of the emergency contraceptive pill earlier. Withdrawal bleeding is noticed 3-7 days after the pill intake. Therefore, this is unlikely to be withdrawal bleeding.
Secondly, since the discharge is observed after the recent intercourse, infection and trauma should be excluded. I would ask you to see a specialist for proper clinical evaluation, get urinalysis and sonogram of the pelvis if possible. Further management can be planned accordingly.
Antispasmodic medication is helpful to relieve the pain. Please maintain proper genital hygiene and adequate hydration.
Hope I have clarified your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
You need further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Firstly, your present symptoms are not likely to be related to the intake of the emergency contraceptive pill earlier. Withdrawal bleeding is noticed 3-7 days after the pill intake. Therefore, this is unlikely to be withdrawal bleeding.
Secondly, since the discharge is observed after the recent intercourse, infection and trauma should be excluded. I would ask you to see a specialist for proper clinical evaluation, get urinalysis and sonogram of the pelvis if possible. Further management can be planned accordingly.
Antispasmodic medication is helpful to relieve the pain. Please maintain proper genital hygiene and adequate hydration.
Hope I have clarified your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Today I noticed the discharge was also bloody. My last period began March 25th, so could this be my cycle changing?
Brief Answer:
Needs observation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need to observe for a couple of days to see if it is a period. If it is so, you may have attained an early cycle.
However, I do not think so. There is a delay in the next natural period by a week or two when the emergency contraceptive pill is used.
I think this discharge associated with pain is likely to be due to infection or traumatic urethritis/cystitis. Please get an evaluation properly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
Needs observation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need to observe for a couple of days to see if it is a period. If it is so, you may have attained an early cycle.
However, I do not think so. There is a delay in the next natural period by a week or two when the emergency contraceptive pill is used.
I think this discharge associated with pain is likely to be due to infection or traumatic urethritis/cystitis. Please get an evaluation properly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
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Dr. Yogesh D
Partner I've been having sex with has always worn condoms with previous partners as well.
Brief Answer:
It need not be a sexually transmitted one.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sometimes, rough intercourse, though protected, can cause trauma. As a consequence, infection or inflammation may set in.
As the female urethra is short and superficial, it is vulnerable to trauma. This can also show as brownish or fresh discharge.
In the current scenario, the source of the discharge should be located. If it is from the vagina, it can be due to several causes like an unhealthy cervix, polyps of the cervix or uterus, hormone imbalance due to the pill or an ovarian cause like cyst etc. or pelvic inflammation.
A clinical evaluation is the best way to clarify.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
It need not be a sexually transmitted one.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sometimes, rough intercourse, though protected, can cause trauma. As a consequence, infection or inflammation may set in.
As the female urethra is short and superficial, it is vulnerable to trauma. This can also show as brownish or fresh discharge.
In the current scenario, the source of the discharge should be located. If it is from the vagina, it can be due to several causes like an unhealthy cervix, polyps of the cervix or uterus, hormone imbalance due to the pill or an ovarian cause like cyst etc. or pelvic inflammation.
A clinical evaluation is the best way to clarify.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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