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Is Foul Smelling Discharge After Tubal Ligation And Leep Procedure, Cramping After Douching Normal?

I had a tubal ligation and leep procedure 9 days ago. I am still having the black charcoal-like discharge which smells foul. I know i was instructed not to douche (and I normally don t...) but the smelly discharge was driving me bonkers so I used a vinegar/water douche solution 1:3. Immediately after douching (I did not insert the nozzle more than a centimeter into my vaginal opening) I developed moderate cramping. The charcoal-like chemical discharge seems to be eliminated. My questions are; 1. Is it normal to have cramping after douching? 2. Is the foul smelling discharge normal? 3. Could my douching with the solution mentioned above cause damage? 4. How long will the smelly discharge last?
Sat, 1 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Cramping, and foul-smelling discharge after LEEP procedure is concerning for infection. Please follow up with your ObGyn to rule out vaginal/cervical infection. Please avoid douching as it can worsen and spread the infection.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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Is Foul Smelling Discharge After Tubal Ligation And Leep Procedure, Cramping After Douching Normal?

Hello, Cramping, and foul-smelling discharge after LEEP procedure is concerning for infection. Please follow up with your ObGyn to rule out vaginal/cervical infection. Please avoid douching as it can worsen and spread the infection. Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification Regards Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal