Harlingen, TX
A 34-year-old female asked:
I've had a tubal ligation done 6 years ago . last period was on february 26, 2014 and have clear stringy discharge . what can that be ?
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Dr. Corey Bosinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stringy discharge: Your history of a tubal ligation is probably not related to the discharge. Even though your periods are not regular, a stringy discharge is probably due to ovulation.
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