A 21-year-old female asked:
had leep procedure done 18days ago, still bleeding!hasn't stopped, ever.not heavy like a period but enough to fill light pad every hour. whats normal?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Safiyya Shabazz answered
19 years experience Family Medicine
Sounds long: I suggest you go back for a recheck.
Answered on Mar 16, 2013
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Dr. Joy Jackson answered
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The : The fact that you are having discharge and uterine pain definitely means you need an evaluation. You may be dealing with an infectious process. Visit ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Hulse answered
27 years experience Gynecology
No. : The bleeding after a LEEP is usually pretty light - lighter than a period. Probably best to go back to the doctor who performed the procedure. Hope th ... Read More
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered
23 years experience Gynecology
Not uncommon: Surgery can sometimes bring on your period.
Notify your doctor or ER if bleeding is greater than a maxi pad an hour for 2 hours....or if you have blee ... Read More
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary David answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maybe: The bleeding could from the base of the LEEP. The vessels are cauterized when the proceedure is performed but can ooze later as the escar (a type of s ... Read More
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