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Why do vaginal pain and bleeding occur after a D and C?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

After undergoing a D and C procedure, I had sex after 30 days. Now, I am experiencing vaginal pain and bleeding.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

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Hello,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I can understand your situation and your problem.

Regarding your symptoms, I believe you may have developed post-abortion sepsis, possibly due to incomplete removal or retention of fetal products. Please undergo a high vaginal and endocervical swab test and reply to me with the results. In the meantime, please follow these instructions:

  1. Insert Gyno-Daktarin (Miconazole nitrate) vaginal suppositories twice daily for one week.
  2. Take two tablets of Metronidazole 400 mg orally three times a day for one week.
  3. Take one capsule of Co-Amoxiclav (a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg orally twice daily for 14 days.
  4. Take two tablets of Ketoconazole 200 mg orally once daily for one week.

Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take the medicines with their consent.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at icliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 12, 2024
Reviewed At July 17, 2024

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