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I had a colposcopy and 3 biopsy's taken 2 days ago. i have a bad smell and brown discharge with coffee ground type pieces. is this normal?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Colposcopy: The biopsy sites are usually touched with a chemical to reduce bleeding. This will give the discharge you describe.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Ted Anderson answered

Probably OK: This is likely due to the medicine the doctor put at the biopsy site to stop bleeding (silver nitrate or monsel solution) and/or to the tissue at the biopsy bed sloughing off.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 2/8/2019

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A member asked:

I had a colposcopy and 3 biopsy's taken 2 days ago. i have a bad smell and brown discharge with coffee ground type pieces. is this normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ted Anderson answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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