Ogden, UT
A 19-year-old female asked:
i have implanon nd been taking sebtra nd keflex for a week. will this cause brown mucus discharge?
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Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Yes and no: The implanon itself can cause irregular spotting and bleeding (like the brown discharge) - the antibiotics will not do that - but could cause a vaginal yeast infection which might result in spotting.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Should I be concerned about dark brown vaginal discharge in the first trimester?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered
Fertility Medicine 49 years experience
Yes: Dark brownish vaginal discharge in 1 trimester is usually related to the implantation of the baby's placenta into the wall of the uterus. As long as the HCG and Progesterone levels are ok, and you have a normal sonogram i wouldn't be concerned.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can I manage vaginal discharge while i'm pregnant?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Get tested : Yeast infections & bacterial vaginosis are nonsexually transmitted vaginal infections which are common in pregnancy. If you are having vaginal discharge you should should be tested for gonorrhea, chlamydia & trichomoniasis. Some women will have excess vaginal discharge without having an infection from the hormonal changes of pregnancy. Many also leak small amounts of urine during pregnancy.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Can Mucinex (guaifenesin) thin the mucus in my womb and thus endanger the fetus?
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Dr. Robert Benneranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Minimal concern: Mucinex (guaifenesin) is guiafenesin, an expectorant-- a medicine to thin mucus so that it can more easily be cleared from the throat and sinuses. It is a pregnancy category c drug, so should be used with caution. There is no mucus is the womb to speak of, and there is no evidence that the presence or absence of cervical mucus has significance to fetal well-being.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What can I do to get mucus out of my lungs when I have bronchitis/asthma?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joshua Davidsonanswered
Allergy and Immunology 18 years experience
Several things!: First, coughing is actually a good thing, as it's the body's way of directly eliminating mucous. Second, medications like Mucinex can loosen up the mucous, making it easier to eliminate. Finally, decreasing mucous production in the lungs with anti-inflammatory inhalers (e.g. Advair, symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) dulera) can dramatically decrease mucous levels in the lungs. I would discuss these options with your md.
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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky commented
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Drink lots of water, and next time you go to the doctor, take someone along - having someone do "chest PT" or "chest percussion" on you during an attack can help, too.
Nov 10, 2011
A 52-year-old member asked:
I was just discharged from the hospital after blood clots in both lungs, what is the heparin IV for?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Aaron Milstoneanswered
Pulmonology 27 years experience
Heparin....: Once you are discharged you will be taking low molecular weight heparin (this is given as a shot). There are a number of brands available in the US and overseas. The idea is to provide you with immediate anticoagulation (blood thinner) while you are waiting for the oral blood thinner (warfarin/Coumadin) to have effect. You may be on shots up to 1 week after you are discharged.
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