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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding Which Varies From Blood Clots To White Watery Discharge?
Question: I've always had vaginal bleeding and I went to my primary care who is a hematologist and oncologist he always put me on antibiotics 3 weeks . after my last period January 4 i started bleeding heavy clots of blood then vaginal discharge that was white and watery now its brown tinged with blood I'm scared all this time I could have had cervical cancer my pelvic area hurts when urinating and defecating it itches and very raw looking I went for a pelvic and transvaginal ultra sound that my obgyn ordered
Brief Answer:
need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
I need to know following information before proceeding to furthur discussion like:-
1)When did you reach menarche?
2)Do you have irregular cycles since then on till now?
3)Do you have prolonged bleeding at the time of any injuries?
4)Are you sexually active?
5)Did you get any blood tests till now?
6)Do you have any fever?
7)what was your ultrasound report and when it is done? Please upload.
8)What is your height and weight?
9)Did you get any thyroid profile done?
Kindly provide me the information .
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
I need to know following information before proceeding to furthur discussion like:-
1)When did you reach menarche?
2)Do you have irregular cycles since then on till now?
3)Do you have prolonged bleeding at the time of any injuries?
4)Are you sexually active?
5)Did you get any blood tests till now?
6)Do you have any fever?
7)what was your ultrasound report and when it is done? Please upload.
8)What is your height and weight?
9)Did you get any thyroid profile done?
Kindly provide me the information .
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
My first occurance of a period i was 11 i got a vaccine for hpv at 17 i think i only did 2 doces tho from my old obgyn prior to the one i have My cycle is always regular they come the first or second week of every month . I haven't been socially active in 2 years . I got blood test done by my primary care and obgyn .primary care said everything was normal . obgyn said beta test was normal tested negative for stds . I don't have any fever my temperature is always 98.7 my height is 5'7 weight 140 my primary care testes me for hypothiroidism it came back normal .I did my ultra sound Monday Im awaiting results but I did take pictures of the ultra sounds how do I send those to you ?
I haven't had a period this month and I emailed the pictures to customer care@healthcare magic.com
I haven't had a period this month and I emailed the pictures to customer care@healthcare magic.com
Brief Answer:
it might be due to hormonal imbalance
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion as you are not sexually active there might be no chance of pregnancy.So the cause for not getting the period this month might be hormonal imbalance.
The cancer cervix occurs in two age groups one at 25 years to 35 years and another at 70 years to 80 years. Risk factors for it are multiple sex partners, STD, HPV infections.
Though the vaginal bleeding in between the periods, foul smelling vaginal discharge and pelvic pain are seen in cancer cervix, your age and your personal history doesn't pose you risk for cancer cervix. Moreover you have also taken HPV vaccine.
You can undergo screening for cancer cervix once in a year by pap smear till 30 years. And if 3 consecutive tests are normal then pap smear is done every 3 yearly along with HPV DNA test. If again 3 prior consecutive tests are normal then screening is stopped.
As you are under the stress regarding the cancer cervix, the stress might have caused hormonal imbalance leading to irregular vaginal bleeding. As the thyroid report is normal it is also ruled out.Your height and weight are appropriate. Just relax. The pelvic pain might be muscular in origin or any vaginal infection. Take good rest and diet. And paracetamol tablet for pain.As you took the antibiotics the infection might subside.
Sorry, it would have been better if you sent me ultrasound report than images because a radiologist would interpret the images more perfectly.
So dont take any stress regarding the cancer cervix you are very much away from it.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
it might be due to hormonal imbalance
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion as you are not sexually active there might be no chance of pregnancy.So the cause for not getting the period this month might be hormonal imbalance.
The cancer cervix occurs in two age groups one at 25 years to 35 years and another at 70 years to 80 years. Risk factors for it are multiple sex partners, STD, HPV infections.
Though the vaginal bleeding in between the periods, foul smelling vaginal discharge and pelvic pain are seen in cancer cervix, your age and your personal history doesn't pose you risk for cancer cervix. Moreover you have also taken HPV vaccine.
You can undergo screening for cancer cervix once in a year by pap smear till 30 years. And if 3 consecutive tests are normal then pap smear is done every 3 yearly along with HPV DNA test. If again 3 prior consecutive tests are normal then screening is stopped.
As you are under the stress regarding the cancer cervix, the stress might have caused hormonal imbalance leading to irregular vaginal bleeding. As the thyroid report is normal it is also ruled out.Your height and weight are appropriate. Just relax. The pelvic pain might be muscular in origin or any vaginal infection. Take good rest and diet. And paracetamol tablet for pain.As you took the antibiotics the infection might subside.
Sorry, it would have been better if you sent me ultrasound report than images because a radiologist would interpret the images more perfectly.
So dont take any stress regarding the cancer cervix you are very much away from it.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I was taking doxcylin for the infection im still seeing discharge daily oozing out .and its very iritated . Im also having sharp pains in the vaginal area my obgyn said fibros or endometris isnt missing a period not a good sign
Im just terrified that i have some illness down there or some thingsing cancerous because of the type of discharge thats coming out and my vaginal opening is all sore and puffed up coroded with white stuff
Im just terrified that i have some illness down there or some thingsing cancerous because of the type of discharge thats coming out and my vaginal opening is all sore and puffed up coroded with white stuff
Brief Answer:
it might be fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.In my opinion if the whitish vaginal discharge is associated with itching and making vaginal area sore and uncomfortable it might be fungal infection ie.,candidiasis.Try candid dusting powder or candid vaginal ointment.Wear loose cotton inners.Use always mild soap for washing the area.
Missing a period in regularly menstruating woman suggests hormonal imbalance or pregnancy.As both thyroid abnormalities and pregnancy are ruled out mostly it might be the stress that caused hormonal imbalance.
Cervix cancer is a slowly progressing disease.There are tests which can identify it.Get yourself screened for cervical cancer.
Endometriosis or fibroids can be detected in ultrasound. Endometriosis presents with pain abdomen before ,during and after menstruation and irregular bleeding in between the periods. Fibroid has pain and excess bleeding during menstruation.You did not mention any of the symptoms above.
So dont worry.Just relax.Taking antibiotics frequently is also not good and it suppresses the natural immune system.Nothing might be wrong with your body.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
it might be fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.In my opinion if the whitish vaginal discharge is associated with itching and making vaginal area sore and uncomfortable it might be fungal infection ie.,candidiasis.Try candid dusting powder or candid vaginal ointment.Wear loose cotton inners.Use always mild soap for washing the area.
Missing a period in regularly menstruating woman suggests hormonal imbalance or pregnancy.As both thyroid abnormalities and pregnancy are ruled out mostly it might be the stress that caused hormonal imbalance.
Cervix cancer is a slowly progressing disease.There are tests which can identify it.Get yourself screened for cervical cancer.
Endometriosis or fibroids can be detected in ultrasound. Endometriosis presents with pain abdomen before ,during and after menstruation and irregular bleeding in between the periods. Fibroid has pain and excess bleeding during menstruation.You did not mention any of the symptoms above.
So dont worry.Just relax.Taking antibiotics frequently is also not good and it suppresses the natural immune system.Nothing might be wrong with your body.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
What I also wanted to mention when I defecate brown bloody discharge oozes out
Brief Answer:
it might be due to many causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion brown bloody discharge might be seen in many cases like:-
1)Infection- Here in case of intestinal infections there might be blood admixed with mucus.It is associated with loose motions.You might need a course of antibiotics for the infection.
2)Anal fissure-Here due to passage of hard motion the anus gets eroded leading to cracks called anal fissure which bleeds and is painful at the time of passing motion.
3)Piles - Here also there will be bleeding associated with motion.And is painful.
Both in anal fissure and piles there is need to keep motion soft by taking laxatives and high fibre diet.
So it might be any of the above.
Kindly check with your consulting doctor. And frequent loss of blood might make you anaemic. So take iron rich diet like green leafy veggies,dates and liver in non veg.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
it might be due to many causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion brown bloody discharge might be seen in many cases like:-
1)Infection- Here in case of intestinal infections there might be blood admixed with mucus.It is associated with loose motions.You might need a course of antibiotics for the infection.
2)Anal fissure-Here due to passage of hard motion the anus gets eroded leading to cracks called anal fissure which bleeds and is painful at the time of passing motion.
3)Piles - Here also there will be bleeding associated with motion.And is painful.
Both in anal fissure and piles there is need to keep motion soft by taking laxatives and high fibre diet.
So it might be any of the above.
Kindly check with your consulting doctor. And frequent loss of blood might make you anaemic. So take iron rich diet like green leafy veggies,dates and liver in non veg.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
The discharge comes from my vaginal when defecating not my anus
Brief Answer:
it might be non specific
Detailed Answer:
IHello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion bleeding per vagina at bowel movement can't be specifically attributed to any condition.
It might be due to cervical causes like erosion, varicosities, friable cervix or polyp etc. But here mostly bleeding occurs when the cervix is touched. They can be known by per speculum examination by gynaecologist.
It might be due to endometrial polyps. They can be seen in ultrasound.
But even the association with these conditions is not sure.
If anything is found treatment will be their accordingly.
Kindly discuss with your gynaecologist regarding them.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
it might be non specific
Detailed Answer:
IHello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion bleeding per vagina at bowel movement can't be specifically attributed to any condition.
It might be due to cervical causes like erosion, varicosities, friable cervix or polyp etc. But here mostly bleeding occurs when the cervix is touched. They can be known by per speculum examination by gynaecologist.
It might be due to endometrial polyps. They can be seen in ultrasound.
But even the association with these conditions is not sure.
If anything is found treatment will be their accordingly.
Kindly discuss with your gynaecologist regarding them.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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