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Irregular Bleeding

Any unusual or heavy bleeding through the vagina during or between your periods is called irregular or abnormal bleeding. Bleeding that lasts for more than seven days or spotting can be considered irregular bleeding. The common causes include uterine polyp, fibroids, pregnancy, thyroid dysfunction, cervical infection, and cancer.

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Is it normal to have irregular bleeding pattern with cramps and nausea post delivery?

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently 11 weeks postpartum and I am still bleeding. The bleeding will completely stop for a few days and then all of a sudden be very heavy. It will come with cramping and nausea. This is my first kid and I am currently exclusively breastfeeding. I would like to know if this is...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irregular bleeding post delivery can have various reasons. One of the most common ones is retained products of conception. This can also be a focus for infections. The other reasons can be any vascular abnormalities in the uterus or a pregnancy-related cancer problem...  Read Full »

Why do I feel vomiting sensation after having a contraceptive pill?

Query: Hi doctor, I have taken morning after pill after having unprotected sex on my 1st day of periods. Feeling vomiting sensation, but there is no vomit happening. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to tell you that morning after pill was actually not required on the first day of your menses at all as you had started your period. As there is no ovum to fertilize on day 1, fertilization and pregnancy would not have taken place anyway. Neverth...  Read Full »

What is the cause of bleeding, lower back discomfort, and stomach ache after having intercourse on the last day of my period?

Query: Hello doctor,On the final day of my menstruation, I had sex. I immediately started urinating. I also took a tablet three days later. A week later, I experienced three days of bleeding. I also have a lower back and a high stomach ache that started yesterday. I have a temperature, a feeling of exhaust...  Read Full »


Dr. Sangeeta Milap

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Do you have early periods? Which day of the last menstrual cycle was it? It might be an adverse effect of the Ipill and not periods. However, wait for the bleeding to begin and let me know if it continues. Revert w...  Read Full »

Will nexplanon increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. I have a 2-year-old kid. I currently have the Nexplanon implant birth control. I had a pregnancy scare a month ago but started my period finally. The day after my period stopped is when intercourse happened. Two days after that I woke up and I had a little bit of bl...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the fact that you are using Nexplanon, it is unlikely that the bleed would be probably due to pregnancy or even ectopic simply because Nexplanon is a progesterone implant which prevents ovulation, make the endometrial lining unsuitable for the implant and...  Read Full »

My wife have eight days of period which was never before. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 28 years old. We have a daughter through cesarian and now she is 3 years old. We are using a condom as a safety measure to avoid pregnancy. She uses to have periods more or less normal lasting for five days. This time it came after 40 days with a spot of bleeding and no ble...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This episode of delayed and heavy bleeding might have been due to one of the two reasons. Delayed or absent ovulation. It is normal to have occasional cycle anovulatory and in such a case period will be delayed and heavy. If this is the case, there should be no need ...  Read Full »

How do I manage irregular periods with PCOD?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years old. My height is 5'7" and weighs about 242.5 lbs. I am having irregular periods from a long time. PCOD was detected and prescribed Ginette 35 and M2 tone (as I remember). I took for two months and my weight was increased by 22 lbs and so I stopped. No medicines at present. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Aishwarya Parthasarathy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The main issue for you is your weight. Once you lose weight, the medicines will act better. Kindly do join a gym and reduce your weight and bring BMI to at least 25. You must lose weight in a healthy way and not only by dieting. Avoid junk food and follow a healthy life...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex with my partner on the seventh day of my period, but I have been bleeding for the past 10 days. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, On the third day and seventh days of my period, I had unprotected sex with my husband. Since yesterday, the tenth day of my period, I have been bleeding like my period. I am feeling weak and lazy, and my stomach is not normal. Please advise what is happening. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, for a young lady of your age, ovulation occurs around the 12 to 14th day of the period. The life of an egg is 24 hours, and that of the sperm is 72 hours. So there is no chance of an egg being available on Day 3 or 7, so if you are sure about the period's date,...  Read Full »

I have abnormal vaginal bleeding five days after my last period. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have abnormal vaginal bleeding five days after the last period. It is definitely not period blood. Before that, on and off, I had a weird discharge, pink almost but not bloody. No pain symptoms other than a slight sharp pinch in my cervical area. I am taking the tablets Lamictin, Flu...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I understand your issue, but it is better to undergo complete investigations regarding symptoms before starting any treatment There could be many reasons, but we must sort them out and take precautions and treatment accordingly. 1. It coul...  Read Full »

Why do I have vaginal bleeding with abdominal pain and bloating few days after my periods?

Query: Hi doctor, I got vaginal bleeding four days after my periods. I usually have periods for seven days. I also experience abdominal pain, bloating, and fever during that time. Why so? Kindly help.   Read Full »


Dr. Manwani Saloni Dilip

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I have a few questions. 1) Is it frank bleeding or just spotting? 2) Was this period a regular one or delayed? 3) Have you had any sexually transmitted infections (STI) previously? 4) Is the abdominal pain localized to any side? If the f...  Read Full »

Why do I have irregular bleeding after a contraceptive pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I engaged in unprotected intercourse eight to nine days after the onset of my menstrual cycle. Subsequently, approximately four hours later, I took the emergency contraceptive pill. Around 13 to 14 days after this incident, I experienced sudden and intense stomach pain lasting for abou...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The heavy bleeding and stomach pain you experienced after taking the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) could be a side effect of the medication. The ECP, also known as the morning-after pill, can cause irregular bleeding ...  Read Full »

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