WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1998: Re: Abnormal Bleeding after Ovulation

Re: Abnormal Bleeding after Ovulation

From: Joseph Pastorek, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 19:57:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 4 Jun 1998, Kristina wrote: >
>I'm 24 years old with no history of gynecological problems. I have been
>on birth control for four years and over the past few months, I have
>experienced a brownish discharge following ovulation through to my
>period. I do not suffer from severe cramps, have a normal period, and
>I've never been pregnant. I have talked to by doctor about this, but he
>said not to worry. Could this be the symptom of something more serious?
>If so, what? Should I be re-examined? I'm a true believer in early
>detection.
>
>--
>Kristina
>

Kristina:

If you're on birth control pills, then you DON'T ovulate. So it's not correct to say you start having the discharge at ovulation. What you are probably having is breakthrough bleeding, which is common on the various low-dose pills used today. If it bothers you, talk to your doctor again. Perhaps he/she can change you to another pill with different dosages or different hormone. On the other hand, the doctor SHOULD examine you to be sure it's not cervicitis or some other treatable problem.

Dr. Joe

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