What Causes Persistent Vaginal Spotting With Bad Odor After An Abdominoplasty?

Posted on Wed, 6 Jul 2016

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Question : I just had a tummy tuck, breast lift and lipo on my sides 19 days ago. I have been spotting vaginallly for a week with a terrible odor, is this normal?

I did have sex last weekend

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Vaginal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
greetings.
When tummy tuck and other major operations are done you will not be ambulant and may be even catheterised. Are you having regular periods ?
since you are having a bad odour you will need a speculam examination to see your cervix and vagina.
Your sexual history has some relevance but can be confirmed with a speculam examination only.
Do you have any pain in your lower abdomen or urinary symptoms.?
some times a cervical erosion or a polyp can also cause these symptoms
I suggest you to consult a gynaecologist at the earliest. hope you are convinced. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng