Re: GYNECOLOGIC: Brown mucus-like discharge within a week of period ending
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:11:51 -0600 (CST)
Starla
I do not think this is anything to be concerned with. Once again with
aging and the hormones not being as regimented as when you are younger,
this could lead to some bleeding after the period ends. If in doubt,
have doc do a pelvis ultrasound and see if there is anything in the
uterus. A polyp or fibroid could explain this as well...Dr. von Almen
At Wed, 18 Feb 2009, Starla wrote:
>
>Dr. von Almen,
>Thank you for your response. I still have a few questions. First of
>all, this mucus discharge happens a few days after my period, not
>before. It's usually around 3-4 days after the end of my period. It
>doesn't show on my underwear, just on the toliet paper. It also tends
>to be brown-tinged a few times and then clear. Again, I have had 3
>c-sections, the last was 14 months ago, along with a tubal ligation.
>
>Thanks again.
>
>At Wed, 21 Jan 2009, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>
>>Starla
>>
>>Sounds like premenstrual spotting and the crampy pain can be from the
>>tubal. As you age and your hormones get a little more irregular, you
>>can get some spotting just before the period. As the tubal ties off
>>your tube and the tube peristalses, this can lead to some pain around
>>ovulation and menstruation. You can take ibuprofen or naproxen at this
>>time to try to alleviate the pain...Dr. von Almen
>>
>>At Tue, 20 Jan 2009, Starla wrote:
>>>
>>>For the past 3 months, I have had a dark brown (sometimes closer to
>>>orange) vaginal discharge within a week of the end of my period.
>>>Typically it only shows up very slightly (barely noticeable) on toliet
>>>paper when I wipe. A few times, there were large clumps of brown mucus
>>>on the tp. My periods/cycles are very normal. I also started
>>>experiencing a sharp pain in the middle of my abdomen, just above my
>>>c-section scar. I have had 3 c-sections; the last one was 14 mo. ago,
>>>along with a tubal ligation. Any thoughts?
>>>
>>>Thank you.
>>
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>Starla McClure
>
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Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.
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