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What Does Brown Vaginal Discharge And Abdominal Pain Indicate?

hi i have the coil in been fitted for at least 6 months didn’t bleed at all until recently along with brown very dark discharge and a smell not to dastincive tho. I have lower bad and belly pain i suffer from conception but this time been a lot worse also taking showers and smelling after drastic apatae change for the worse and bad mood swings
Wed, 27 Dec 2017
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a physical examination by your Gynaecologist

2)Do cervical and vaginal swab culture to know exact infection and take antibiotics as per report.

3)Do a pelvic ultrasound to know how far infection has spread.

4)Avoid sexual intercourse until treatment is completed and tests indicate that the infection has cleared in all partners.

Do take few lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Use condoms every time you have sex, limit your number of partners and ask about a potential partner's sexual history.

2)Talk to your doctor about contraception. Some forms of contraception may affect your risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease. A contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) may increase your risk of PID temporarily for the first few weeks after insertion, but a barrier method, such as a condom, reduces your risk.

3)Try to use a birth control pill which may offer some protection against the development of PID by causing your body to create thicker cervical mucus, making it more difficult for bacteria to reach your uterus, Fallopian tubes or ovaries.

4)Get tested. If you're at risk of an STI, such as chlamydia, make an appointment with your doctor for testing. Set up a regular screening schedule with your doctor, if you need to. Early treatment of an STI gives you the best chance of avoiding pelvic inflammatory disease.

5)Don't douche. Douching upsets the balance of bacteria in your vagina.
Pay attention to hygiene habits. Wipe from front to back after urinating or having a bowel movement to avoid introducing bacteria from your colon into the vagina.

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What Does Brown Vaginal Discharge And Abdominal Pain Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a physical examination by your Gynaecologist 2)Do cervical and vaginal swab culture to know exact infection and take antibiotics as per report. 3)Do a pelvic ultrasound to know how far infection has spread. 4)Avoid sexual intercourse until treatment is completed and tests indicate that the infection has cleared in all partners. Do take few lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Use condoms every time you have sex, limit your number of partners and ask about a potential partner s sexual history. 2)Talk to your doctor about contraception. Some forms of contraception may affect your risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease. A contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) may increase your risk of PID temporarily for the first few weeks after insertion, but a barrier method, such as a condom, reduces your risk. 3)Try to use a birth control pill which may offer some protection against the development of PID by causing your body to create thicker cervical mucus, making it more difficult for bacteria to reach your uterus, Fallopian tubes or ovaries. 4)Get tested. If you re at risk of an STI, such as chlamydia, make an appointment with your doctor for testing. Set up a regular screening schedule with your doctor, if you need to. Early treatment of an STI gives you the best chance of avoiding pelvic inflammatory disease. 5)Don t douche. Douching upsets the balance of bacteria in your vagina. Pay attention to hygiene habits. Wipe from front to back after urinating or having a bowel movement to avoid introducing bacteria from your colon into the vagina. Hope that helps