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A 32-year-old female asked:
Had colonscopy done almost 2 years ago-normal. tubal ligation & c-section in 8/2014. noticed rectal bleeding with last 2 cycles. what could this be?
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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
Most likely causes: are hemorrhoids and fissures, but it could be caused by benign or malignant tumors, diverticulosis, or arteriorvenous malformations. Rectal bleeding is abnormal, and you should see a doctor.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
I had my tubal ligation over 9 months ago. Each month after I stop bleeding a couple days to a week goes by and I start spotting. Is this normal?
Dr. Jacob Meyeranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Possible related: Tubal ligation usually does not affect the regularity of your period. Having bleeding in between your normal periods is called intermenstrual bleedin... Read More
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Dr. Brian Nguyen commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 13 years experience
Sometimes certain structural developments in the uterus/cervix can lead to intermenstrual spotting, such as fibroid or polyps. Consult a gynecologist for a more thorough exam and consider tracking your bleeding days on a calendar.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Bleeding while having sex 2months after tubal ligation by banding very bright red blood pain in right side by hip is this normal ?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No: Bleeding with coitus often occurs due to lesions on the cervix and that only be resolved by an examination and looking at the cervix. Bleeding and pai... Read More
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A female asked:
How long does bleeding last after a vaginal delivery and tubal ligation? also do you start having menstral like cramp a week after all this?
Dr. Erin Robertsonanswered
General Practice 21 years experience
Totally depends: It's believed breastfeeding & massage of the uterus causes accelerated uterine contractions (crampy) & thus faster termination of the PP blee... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
I had a tubal ligation 9-06 post c-section, reg 28 day cycles, first day 1/29/16, 3 days pink bleeding days 18-21. staining day 23. Thoughts?
Dr. James Okamotoanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Probably normal: This is probably a normal variation. A tubal ligation is the best type of contraception available. and very rarely allows for pregnancy. The most li... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
I am interested in the novasure procedure. I am 28 and have very heavy bleeding, severe cramps and pass blood clots. Had a tubal ligation at 23 due to damage from auto wreck. Would I be able to have this done?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Probably : Endometrial ablations are great procedures to treat heavy periods. Personally i prefer genesys hta over novasure but both are good procedures. You sho... Read More
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