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What Causes Excessive Vaginal Discharge After A Hysterectomy?

I have had a to hysterectomy. A few months ago my husband and I had sex and started bleeding. It last a couple of days. I have had this odd grayish/white sticky discharge for the last month. It is bad enough I have to wear a pad. At night it is worse. It will run down my leg when I stand. I was tested for STI s last week. They called and said all test were negative. I am seeing an obgyn but not for a month. I m so confused.
posted on Sat, 9 Jul 2016
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Hello,

Slight vaginal discharge is quite common after vaginal hysterectomy. It is due to local inflammation and collection following the hysterectomy. If there is excessive discharge, evaluation is required.

Consult a gynecologist and plan for an ultrasound to rule out collection. Infective causes like bacterial vaginosis also be ruled out.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excessive Vaginal Discharge After A Hysterectomy?

Hello, Slight vaginal discharge is quite common after vaginal hysterectomy. It is due to local inflammation and collection following the hysterectomy. If there is excessive discharge, evaluation is required. Consult a gynecologist and plan for an ultrasound to rule out collection. Infective causes like bacterial vaginosis also be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician