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I had a full hysterectomy 14 years ago and now have brown smelly discharge. is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No, not normal: Please see your gyn for an exam and cultures, you may have a vaginal infection and hopefully you did not develop a recto- vagina fistula which your doc will be able to tell what the problems is after a good exam , and cultures an u may need other studies.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: The discharge is not normal but is not related to the hysterectomy.

Answered 7/24/2018

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