What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On An IUD?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

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Question : I have had an IUD a few months now am spotting and passing some grayish tissue

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Internal examination should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
IUD can lead to irregular spotting, however passage of grayish tissue is not explained.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get an internal examination done to rule out ant local lesion in cervix or vagina, and get an ultrasound done to rule out any lesion in the uterus.
Further treatment should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Do you have any ideas as to what would cause this? May or may not be related I'm not sure but I had testing about month and a half ago for pain in my right side had urine test done had calcium in it low pH and blood in it? Its late at night so I have to wait to call my ob

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lesion in cervix, vagina or uterus

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, it can be due any lesion in cervix or vagina like polyp, severe infection or can be due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Urine infection, low calcium and blood in urine are not related to this.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar