Started Spotting After Periods. Scan Showed A Bit Of Free Flowing Fluid. Worried About Cancer
Thank you for posting a query.
The irregular period and spotting you described are mainly due to the Mirena coil. Mirena coil is an intrauterine device which secrets progesterone, a hormonal agent. It has some side effects. In our clinical experience, most common side effect is this type of spotting, irregular bleeding and irregular period.
So, in this present situation, with all the normal reports, you do not need to be worried about cancer. But you have to be cautious.
For this side effects of Mirena, you may consult with your gynecologist for its removal and to change over the barrier contraceptive for contraception. In my opinion, that should be better, keeping your age in mind.
You have to do cervical Pap smear regularly. DO it every year. It will let you know, if there is any abnormal changes.
So, consult with your gynecologist for suitability of the Mirena coil.
Hope this information suffices. Let me know, if you have any more question.
Regards.
Thank you for writing back.
Barrier contraceptive means use of condoms for contraception.
No, coil cannot stop your period, even when you are using it for more than 2.5 years.
Any abnormality in the cervix may lead to this type of bleeding. But, you have already been examined by a doctor. As the clinical examine revealed nothing, the chance of any obvious abnormality is very less. Delay in doing Pap smear does not lead to this type of condition.
So, consult with your treating doctor about the coil as I previously told and for ordering a routine pap smear examination.
Regards.
Thank you for writing back.
The coil can not cause stoppage of period. If it occurs then it should also be counted as irregular menstruation. Because, this stoppage is not permanent. When the coil is taken out, the condition reverts back to normal.
As I previously told, coil should be taken out. The symptoms are only due to the side effect of the coil.
To comment on the free fluid in scan report, the position should be known. You did not tell us the exact position. In your age group, some free fluid may present in the Pouch of Doglus. It has no specific clinical significance.
Regards.