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After a miscarriage, why do I not bleed and only have thick brown discharge during periods?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 37 years old. I had a miscarriage and abortion a year back. After that, I started to have periods regularly every 26 days. But I do not have bleeding. I have only thick brown discharge two drops in a day and it lasts for two days. Usually, I use to have heavy periods for five to six d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. After D&C (dilation and curettage) abortion, scar tissues or adhesions are formed inside the uterus. It is referred to as Asherman syndrome. The majority of women have this syndrome with few periods or absence of periods. Sometimes, in men... Read Full »
Why did my menstrual flow reduce and then suddenly stop after having sex on the fourth day?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 17 years old. On the fourth day of my period, I had my first intercourse, which was just for a minute. The next day my period started to reduce, and then it suddenly stopped. It is very unusual as my period lasts for about a week. My lower abdomen and legs are hurting. I am assuming... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you not worry, and the chances of pregnancy are very rare in this case as day four is not the time of ovulation. As you had sexual intercourse on the fourth day of your cycle, the chances of pregnancy are not there. The reason for reduced periods is the sex... Read Full »
I suffer from scanty periods and abdominal pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing a scanty period in the second phase of my menstrual cycle. My prolactin serum count is 27 during this phase, and I have noticed slight abdominal pain. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Considering the information provided, I suggest to consult a gynecologist for a thorough assessment. A scanty period and slight abdominal pain may suggest various underlying issues, including hormonal imbalances o... Read Full »
Is it okay to get light periods after stopping the pill?
Query: Hello doctor, Before every period, I get a light brown discharge with brown cervical mucus for three to four days. After that, the bleeding starts, and then again, there is a brown discharge for two days. When bleeding starts, I use only one pad a day and, even that does not get full. I was on pill... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to understand that these are hormonal medicines meant for contraception with many side effects.They disturb the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovarian axis and suppress your periods totally by reducing the endometrial thickness. Now, your cycles are trying... Read Full »
I had my period while masturbating for one day, and there was white discharge after that. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my period while masturbating for one day then the next two days I felt signs of bloating blood. But when I checked every time there was nothing, and I found white stuff that looked like cum. I had sexual intercourse, but no semen was near my vagina, nor it went inside during the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. This bleeding may be due to mild abrasion or excessive force used during masturbation. The white discharge may be due to a pelvic inflammatory response. I suggest you need antibiotics, analgesics, and antihis... Read Full »
Can spotting be a sign of pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old and got married a year ago. We are trying for a baby for the last three months. My LMP was on the 9th of last month. I never faced issues with my menstrual cycle. It is a regular 29 day cycle. We had an unprotected sex from 17th to 25th for every alternate day. I have st... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the serum beta hCG test (human chorionic gonadotropin) as on 10th is less than 1, then you are surely not pregnant. The symptoms are a part of Premenstrual Syndrome(PMS) complex where stress and anxiety can often cause the scanty onset of menses. But, full flow ma... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend eight days after my menstruation, and it was the 13th day of my cycle. From the 26th day of my cycle until today, I am on the 32nd day and experiencing light bleeding. It only comes out when I go to the toilet, and it drips sometimes but never goes... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ovulation bleeding, known as mid-cycle spotting, can occur in some women around ovulation. It is usually light and may be accompanied by mild cramping or discomfort. This bleeding is typically due to hormonal fluctuations and the release of an egg from the ovary. On th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the doctor last week for a checkup. I have a light period (usually my menstruation lasts for one or two days) but I get my period every month on the same date. I am facing this problem for about three years. Four years back, when I was 19 years old, I was very obese, and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs. I suggest you do the following: Increase physical activity slowly by doing yoga, pranayama, etc. for 45 minutes daily. Eat more boiled vegetables and fruits. Avoid junk foods, carbonated beverages, i... Read Full »
I have been facing less period flow. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I face some itching on my private part, and I went to a gynecologist last month. They prescribed me some medicine, Diane-35. I use that, and after using it, I face less period flow, and then I contact my doctor. She told me to stop taking that medicine, and I stopped it. But this month, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A shorter period is abnormal and could cause psychological stress for the woman. The shorter period from Diana (Methandienone) is not a common side effect. The estrogen content in Diana (Methandienone) stimulates the growth of the endometrium, a... Read Full »
I have light bleeding and a short period cycle. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have light bleeding and a short period cycle. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Experiencing lighter bleeding and shorter periods can be unsettling, and it is important to understand the potential causes and how to address them. The possible causes could be: 1. Lifestyle factors: Stress, significant weight fluctuati... Read Full »