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Irritation, Brown Vaginal Discharge. History Of GBS, Have Mirena Inserted

Hi, I am a 32 yr old mother of 4. My youngest of which is six months. I had the mirena iud inserted about four months ago. I have a prior history of GBS, pregnant or not....in the last week I have had an irritation and brownish vaginal discharge , yeast infection? GBS? Vaginitis? And does having an iud increase your likely hood in dele oping infections??
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Hi,
Presence of an intrauterine device does not increase the risk of vaginal infections; it is the genital hygiene that determines it. Since you have irritation along with the spotting, you will need a local examination by a specialist to see if there is any local cause like vaginitis, polyp, erosion or cervicitis responsible. The intactness of the IUD also can be checked alongside. If there is any cycle disturbance, a blood test for pregnancy should be performed along with a trans-vaginal sonogram to exclude/confirm pregnancy. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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Irritation, Brown Vaginal Discharge. History Of GBS, Have Mirena Inserted

Hi, Presence of an intrauterine device does not increase the risk of vaginal infections; it is the genital hygiene that determines it. Since you have irritation along with the spotting, you will need a local examination by a specialist to see if there is any local cause like vaginitis, polyp, erosion or cervicitis responsible. The intactness of the IUD also can be checked alongside. If there is any cycle disturbance, a blood test for pregnancy should be performed along with a trans-vaginal sonogram to exclude/confirm pregnancy. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.