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Re: Annoying Discharge

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 1 Aug 1997 20:00:40 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 31 Jul 1997, Sarah wrote: >
>I have had an awful discharge (clear, slimy mucus ---- almost like snot
>) ever since I had a tubal ligation last year. It only occurs a week or
>two before my regular menstrual cycle and lasts about 3 or 4 days. I
>don't experience any pain, burning, or itching when this occurs. My
>last gyn exam was 1 1/2 years ago. I'm not certain, but assume this is
>normal for a healthy 30 year old.

By your description of the quality of the discharge and the timing, it sounds like normal, midcycle, ovulatory mucus. You are overdue for a pap & exam anyway, so make an appointment with your gynecologist, preferably for when you are midcycle, and let her/him check things out.

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.




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