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Vaginal Bleeding

Vaginal bleeding apart from menstruation is a sign of some problem in the reproductive system. Some of the causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding are cervical or uterine cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, perimenopause, sexually transmitted infections, and uterine polyps.

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I have been constipated for a month. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female, and I have been experiencing major constipation from the last month. Every time I eat, I experience bloating, and I am unable to go to the toilet later on. Have tried taking Sennetabs, Metamucil, increasing fiber, and water in the diet. I have this problem...  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would need a little bit more history, How many times during a week do you have a bowel movement? Please go online and type Bristol stool chart, and let me know the consistency and type of the stools you are having in general from a month. Have you had diarrhea before...  Read Full »

Is it fine to bleed after sex for the first time after delivery?

Query: Hello doctor, This is pertaining to my period and my birth control. I had my daughter a little over two months ago and started my birth control last month (I was still having on and off bleeding but it stopped about a week or so after taking my birth control). I started my period on the 3rd of this ...  Read Full »


Dr. Jyoti Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What I could gather from the information you gave was that you are on birth control since last month. What I would want to know is what was the mode of your delivery, vaginal or operative? It has a bearing on the answer. Also what kind of pills are you on? Are they cont...  Read Full »

There is bleeding and pain after taking Misoprostol. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My friend underwent a USG and she was detected with 6-week pregnancy and then she took Mifepristone and then next day four Misoprostol (mouth dissolving). Now it has been more than 24 hours. She is bleeding continuously with clots and having severe pain. Kindly suggest what to do now ...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepali Raina

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is the pregnancy products coming out. Heavy bleeding is expected after medical termination of pregnancy. Sometimes, however, if the medical abortion is not complete and some products remain stuck in the uterus, the bleeding may continue or even be excessive to a leve...  Read Full »

My wife has excess bleeding with abortion pills. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife used Mifegest pills for the abortion of one-month pregnancy but she is still bleeding up to 12 days and I am not with her right now to take her to a doctor. Which medicine or precaution will help her? Please reply.  Read Full »


Dr. Usha Sadanand Rao

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she is bleeding moderately after 12 days, she needs to and see a gynecologist and get an ultrasound to see if there are any products of conception left behind inside the uterus. If there are, then she needs to undergo a dilatation and curettage which is a minor surgi...  Read Full »

I have anterior placenta extending on the lower end. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. I am in my first trimester of pregnancy. My 10 weeks 4 days ultrasound showed a very healthy baby of 36 mm with movements and strong heart beat. It is great news. It also mentioned that anterior placenta extending on the lower end. My gynecologist did not seem concer...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is too early to judge about placental position. Secondly with growth of baby, placenta normally moves up. So, there is nothing of concern right now. Regarding precautions, low lying placenta which is also known as placenta previa may sometimes bleed (manifests as va...  Read Full »

Can I have a normal delivery despite having piles?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 9 months pregnant. I am nearing my due date. I have developed piles during pregnancy. Initially it was fine, but now it has become big, swollen and painful. Can you suggest a remedy for it? Is it possible to have a normal delivery due to piles? Please give me a suitable solution, so ...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Sometimes piles increase in pregnancy and decrease after delivery. Regarding the method of delivery C-section (cesarean) or normal delivery depends on several factors not related to piles, so let your gynecologist decide. You can...  Read Full »

I have vaginal bleeding while urination. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old mother of three. My third child was born two years back. I am on contraceptives using Medroxyprogesterone acetate. For the past week, I have been having vaginal bleeding, every time I pee, when I wipe, there is a bit of blood. No pains or anything like that are pres...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is important to note that any unexpected vaginal bleeding, especially while on hormonal contraceptives like Medroxyprogesterone acetate, should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. I strongly recommend reaching out to a gynecologis...  Read Full »

I have light vaginal and rectal bleeding. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have had bleeding in my rectum and light vaginal bleeding for five days before my period. I am concerned about it. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from per rectal bleeding. Per rectal bleeding may be seen due to constipation, piles, fissures, hemorrhoids, and more. For per-rectal bleeding, you can take Lactulose to soften your s...  Read Full »

I have an IUD and bleeding since I had sex a week ago. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have not had sex in over two years and recently got an IUD two months ago. I slept with someone a week ago and I have been bleeding since then. I do not have a burning sensation while peeing, it is not itchy, and there’s no fish smell and no discharge. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. it is possible that the bleeding you are experiencing is related to the recent insertion of an IUD (intrauterine device) two months ago. IUDs can cause spotting or light bleeding in the first few months after insertion as the body adjusts to ...  Read Full »

Why do I get prolonged foul odor vaginal bleeding?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old and mostly likely anemic. Before two months, my period lasted longer than normal and the bleeding stopped after 8 to 10 days. My last period started on the correct date and I am still bleeding. I thought it was finished after my normal five day streak, but I leaked blood...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can bleed more sometimes due to irregular menses because of hormonal (chemical) levels of your body and its effect. But, you can bleed also due to cervical erosions and infection there. I personally never recommend tampons. Because, your menstrual blood contains som...  Read Full »

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