Patient's question:
Around July this year, I noticed that after my period for a few days, there would be brownish discharge, without any odor or pain. After a month, the situation was still the same. I went to the hospital for a check-up, but they found no issues. After taking medication, the condition improved significantly, but it has reappeared in the past two months. Is this considered a gynecological problem? Is it serious?Additionally, I plan to take another course of medication. Should I consult a doctor? Can I have sex during the treatment process?
Doctor's answer:
Initial diagnosis: Non-menstrual vaginal bleeding. This symptom can be of two types: physiological and pathological. Generally, some women may experience ovulatory bleeding during ovulation, also known as mid-cycle bleeding. This refers to light bleeding between two normal menstrual periods and may be accompanied by varying degrees of mild abdominal pain. If the symptoms are mild, no treatment is needed. However, if the bleeding is heavy or affects fertility, medication can be used.The other type is irregular vaginal bleeding. When considering the following possible conditions: cervical polyps, acute vaginitis, severe cervical erosion, cervical cancer, submucosal uterine fibroids, etc. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for examination to determine the cause, receive targeted treatment, and consider gynecological inflammation. Do not take medication blindly. Wishing you good health.