Re: Bacterial Vaginosis and Spotting--Dr. Shanahan
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 22:06:18 -0600 (CST)
You shouldn't expect anything more sinister from your history but if the
brown "stuff" continues after the Flagyl is over, get it looked at to be
sure.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 31 Mar 2001, Jen wrote:
>
>Dr. Shanahan wrote:
>>
>>BV, like any infedtion, can irritate the cervix and cause a littel
>>bleeidng --- and if you have BV and you have sex, bleeding from hte
>>irritated cervix is not uncommon. Old blood looks brwon. BV is a
>>tan-ish/greenish discharge usually
>
>Dr. Shanahan: assuming the brown discharge is from the infection (it's
>been going on for 6 days, and I've been on the flagyl for 2) how long
>should it last? Should I expect it to have stopped by the time my flagyl
>runs out? (7 days)
>
>I guess what I'm asking is, at what point should I suspect the brown
>discharge is from something more sinister?
>
>--
>Jen
>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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