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What Is The Cause Of Abdominal Pain And Thick Clear Mucus Discharge?
Hi, I have had a mirena coil for approx 3 years with no periods/bleeding. A couple of weeks ago I had a couple of hours of very severe lower abdominal pain which gradually subsided. Following that, I had a few days of very light brown discharge but now I seem to have a lot of clear thick mucus discharge (no smell or colour). Should I be worried about this? Many thanks for our help. I am 40 years old, mother of 3.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Hello,
According to your history the possibilities are:
-While being a Mirena IUD (intrauterine device), sometimes side effects like intermenstrual spotting can be seen and also the progesterone in it can lead to thick vaginal mucus.
-People with IUD are more prone to pelvic infection which can present with increased vaginal discharge and spotting sometimes.
As you are on Mirena for 3 years, better to get examined once. Please consult your gynecologist once, get examined and undergo a pap smear and ultrasound. With this work up any possibility of infection or any other problem can be identified and treatment can be taken accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri SR
According to your history the possibilities are:
-While being a Mirena IUD (intrauterine device), sometimes side effects like intermenstrual spotting can be seen and also the progesterone in it can lead to thick vaginal mucus.
-People with IUD are more prone to pelvic infection which can present with increased vaginal discharge and spotting sometimes.
As you are on Mirena for 3 years, better to get examined once. Please consult your gynecologist once, get examined and undergo a pap smear and ultrasound. With this work up any possibility of infection or any other problem can be identified and treatment can be taken accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri SR
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