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What Causes On And Off Awful Smell Period Bleeding?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014
Question: I had a C-section and a tubal done 3 years ago, last year my periods were awful, went to the doc, they put me on birthcontrol, I took it for 6 months didn't seem to help a lot, then for the last six months my periods are a little better but now I am experiencing a foul smell with light bleeding on and off after my period and pretty much through out the month. and my C-section scar is still tender if there is any pressure put there. I am concerned and wondering? I have no signs of a yeast infection, there is no pain during sex.?? I just don't understand what is going on.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: ENDOMETRITIS LIKELY Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. I think you are having some form of endometritis. This is infection of the lining of the uterus ( the endometrium ). That would explain the foul smell and the irregular spotting post menstrually and mid cycle. Also, the C section scar tenderness also signifies inflammation in the pelvis - near the uterus and ovaries. It could be a pelvic infection too ( in the tubes and ovaries ). As there is no foul smelling discharge, redness, itching or pain, coexistent vaginal / cervical infection seems unlikely. Please consult a gynaecologist and go for a complete internal evaluation - per vaginum and per speculum. Also, go for a pelvic transvaginal ultrasounds scan. THis would reveal a diagnosis. A swab and culture from high up in the cervix would identify the exact organism. Meanwhile have protected sex till the issue is resolved. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.
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What Causes On And Off Awful Smell Period Bleeding?

Brief Answer: ENDOMETRITIS LIKELY Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. I think you are having some form of endometritis. This is infection of the lining of the uterus ( the endometrium ). That would explain the foul smell and the irregular spotting post menstrually and mid cycle. Also, the C section scar tenderness also signifies inflammation in the pelvis - near the uterus and ovaries. It could be a pelvic infection too ( in the tubes and ovaries ). As there is no foul smelling discharge, redness, itching or pain, coexistent vaginal / cervical infection seems unlikely. Please consult a gynaecologist and go for a complete internal evaluation - per vaginum and per speculum. Also, go for a pelvic transvaginal ultrasounds scan. THis would reveal a diagnosis. A swab and culture from high up in the cervix would identify the exact organism. Meanwhile have protected sex till the issue is resolved. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.