A 22-year-old female asked:
i want to know what can i do about my post tubal ligation bleeding and spotting thats been going on for 5 months and i have symptoms that came with it?
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Dr. Jaime Lopezanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Options available: Assuming you have been evaluated by your MD and you are not bleeding because of an abnormal condition, such as fibroids, adenomyosis, hyperplasia, then the bleeding can be treated medically with hormones (such as birth control pills, Depo Provera, (medroxyprogesterone) to name a few), or surgically by burning the lining of the uterus by a procedure called endometrial ablation. If all fails, hysterectomy can be done.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if I am spotting during the first trimester?
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Dr. Kevin Fleishmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Possible miscarriage: Any bleeding during the first trimester should be investigated with an exam and an ultrasound. It may just be implantation bleeding, but it could also be a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. If you are rh negative you may need rhogam, so please see your obgyn for a full evaluation.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Should I be concerned about a few days of consecutive bleeding in third month of pregnancy?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yes. Need to see doc: Bleeding in early pregnancy is common affecting almost half of pregnancies but it needs to be evaluate for infection, placenta problems and possible miscarriage.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What causes bleeding in the third trimester?
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Dr. Deya Dafashyanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Multiple: Placental abruption, placenta previa , local lesions and unidentified cause, are the commonest reason behind bleeding in the third trimester.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What causes bleeding in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy?
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Several: It may simply be from the cervix being eroded. However sometimes premature opening of the cervix can cause bleeding. Also placental problems such as a the placenta separating too soon or the placenta being over the cervix can do it.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Why does spotting occur in pregnancy?
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Several reasons: Bleeding from cervix or placenta. Can be harmless but may be sign of miscarriage.
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