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What Do Light Pink Spotting Post Urination Indicate?
Hello, My name is Nikki, and I m 47. I had a successful endometrial ablation ten years ago with absolutely no bleeding after; however, I have experienced mid cycle ovulation pain off and on around the same time each month. A few days ago, I noticed light pink droplets on the toilet seat and tissue after urination. No pain. No discomfort. I do notice the smell of fresh blood like I remember having when I was on my cycle, which I don t miss at all. I have an emergency appointment with an OB GYN on Wednesday. Is it possible I have cancer? I do not have cervical cancer in my family, only lung cancer from women who were chain smokers. I just wonder what it could be.
Wed, 11 Sep 2019
Hi,
In most cases, this is sign of uroinfection or kidneys stones. This is mainly self-limiting and doesn't require any specific treatment and you should just be patient and have fluids to promote urination.
Less likely it may indicate possible bleeding in urethra, bladder or kidneys from a popped vessel or some other cause. IF this continues you should do urine analysis, urinoculture and kidneys ultrasound to rule these main causes out.
You should drink raspberry tea and plenty of water until you do tests.
Also, avoid sexual intercourse and have to keep good hygiene. You should reduce salt in your diet as well since this could lead to increased risk of urinary stone formation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
In most cases, this is sign of uroinfection or kidneys stones. This is mainly self-limiting and doesn't require any specific treatment and you should just be patient and have fluids to promote urination.
Less likely it may indicate possible bleeding in urethra, bladder or kidneys from a popped vessel or some other cause. IF this continues you should do urine analysis, urinoculture and kidneys ultrasound to rule these main causes out.
You should drink raspberry tea and plenty of water until you do tests.
Also, avoid sexual intercourse and have to keep good hygiene. You should reduce salt in your diet as well since this could lead to increased risk of urinary stone formation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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