Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Brown/pink Spotting, Sore Pain In Lower Stomach. On Ortho Tricyclen Lo. Reasons ?
I am 25 years old and have been spotting since July 26th my menstrual cycle is not supposed to start until Aug 8th. The discharge is what seems like old blood brown/pink and lasts all day everyday. Since the spotting started I have had a sore pain in my lower stomach under my belly button towards the right/middle that is painful to the touch a. I wonder what this means I take birth control pills ortho tricyclen Lo and have been since a birth after giving birth to my son April 28th 2010 by c-section. My periods come at the same time every month and are usually heavy.
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
Hi,
The fact that you have developed this menstrual cycle disturbance recently associated with pain is suggestive of some infection in the pelvis. You should see a specialist for a proper evaluation and vaginal swabs may be taken if feasible for culture tests. Urinalysis should also be done along with a trans-vaginal sonogram to exclude pelvic causes. If everything is fine and pregnancy is excluded, though this is a remote possibility, breakthrough bleed due to hormone insufficiency should be suspected and treated. Hope this helps.
The fact that you have developed this menstrual cycle disturbance recently associated with pain is suggestive of some infection in the pelvis. You should see a specialist for a proper evaluation and vaginal swabs may be taken if feasible for culture tests. Urinalysis should also be done along with a trans-vaginal sonogram to exclude pelvic causes. If everything is fine and pregnancy is excluded, though this is a remote possibility, breakthrough bleed due to hormone insufficiency should be suspected and treated. Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hormonal contraceptive
Loading Online Doctors....