My Last Period Was On XXXXXXX 22 Nd And Trying

Posted on Wed, 4 Mar 2020

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Question : My last period was on XXXXXXX 22 nd and trying to conceive but today I could see slight brown color, is this implantation bleeding or miscarriage.

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (2 minutes later)

What should I do next.

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for sharing your health concern with us.

I have gone through your query and would like to offer some information.

Firstly, I would like to know what is the frequency of your menstrual cycle. If you have 30-day cycle, you have to exclude/confirm pregnancy through the urine test and follow up with a sonogram.

If pregnancy is positive, brownish discharge could mean a deficiency of hormone or an unhealthy pregnancy which needs to be attended.

If pregnancy is negative, this brownish discharge is likely to be a breakthrough bleeding due to abnormal hormone levels. This needs correction with hormone therapy and follow up.

I would ask you to see a gynecologist for evaluation and plan further management.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if I can assist you further.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

I have 28 day cycle.in December I had periods on 24th.

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please get the pregnancy test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

In the current scenario, please get the pregnancy test done and plan further management. You can get the urine test or the blood test.

Hope this helps. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (34 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

I have done the urine test but it showed negative and also, from yesterday its heavily bleeding and need to change pad 4 times a day

Do I need to consult a doctor or this is normal on late periods.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please get appropriate consultation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing again.

It is mostly common for the bleeding to be heavier than normal when the period is delayed. However, I think you should have a proper consultation as you are planning to conceive. This helps to rule out any hormone imbalance and plan further management.

Heavy bleeding can be controlled to some extent by using styptics for not more than five days. Hormones are necessary for controlling heavier bleeding not responding to styptics. Please maintain proper genital hygiene.

Hope I have clarified your query. Please feel free to contact for any more information.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj