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What Causes Dark Vaginal Discharge And Bloating?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2014
Question: I have had my IUD for 31/2 yrs ,I'm bloated and dark discharge and sometimes sharp pain never before but it started after ruff sex ...could that be why?
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Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Chance of infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern.

Since how long have you been having this dark discharge and sharp pain? Does this appear only after sex or always? The IUD you use is Cu T or hormonal IUD? Does the discharge have any foul odour?

Pain and brownish discharge after 6 months of IUD insertion can be due to infection of the IUD.Removal of IUD along with a course of antibiotics will help to subside the infection. Vaginal swab and cervical pap smear should be taken prior to the removal of IUD.

Hormonal IUD's can cause brown discharge due to hormonal variations. But if there is sharp pelvic pain, it points towards Pelvic Inflamatory Disease and hence it should be removed and alternate contraceptive measure need to be taken.

Hope I have answered your queries.. Feel free to ask any queries.. Good day.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (32 hours later)
Dark blood and kinda a smell for the last week with sharp pains and blotting its the XXXXXXX iud hoe soon should I go in?
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Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Visit a gynaecologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

It sounds like you have got an infection. Visit a doctor as soon as possible. Get a vaginal and cervical swab and pap smear prior to removal of IUD.. You need to take a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.

Hope I have answered your queries.. If no doubts, please close the conversation and rate my answer. Good day
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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What Causes Dark Vaginal Discharge And Bloating?

Brief Answer: Chance of infection Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing.. I understand your concern. Since how long have you been having this dark discharge and sharp pain? Does this appear only after sex or always? The IUD you use is Cu T or hormonal IUD? Does the discharge have any foul odour? Pain and brownish discharge after 6 months of IUD insertion can be due to infection of the IUD.Removal of IUD along with a course of antibiotics will help to subside the infection. Vaginal swab and cervical pap smear should be taken prior to the removal of IUD. Hormonal IUD's can cause brown discharge due to hormonal variations. But if there is sharp pelvic pain, it points towards Pelvic Inflamatory Disease and hence it should be removed and alternate contraceptive measure need to be taken. Hope I have answered your queries.. Feel free to ask any queries.. Good day.