Do you smell after colposcopy?
Ordinarily the discharge after colposcopy and biopsy is heavy for the first day or two, slowing down during this time period. The discharge may look quite dark and black from medicine applied to your cervix to stop the bleeding. It may also look slightly bloody but there should be no odor.
Is it normal to have strange discharge after colposcopy?
If your doctor took a biopsy sample during the colposcopy, a thick yellow paste was put on that area to stop the bleeding. When this paste mixes with blood, it may make a black fluid (discharge) . It’s normal to have this discharge for a couple of days after the procedure.
Is it normal to have smelly discharge after LEEP?
1. Expect a foul-‐smelling discharge after the LEEP because there will be tissue that has been burned inside and it needs to flush out. Do not douche – we never recommend it. Call if it seems extraordinarily pungent.
How do you get rid of the smell after LEEP?
BV is a bacterial overgrowth that sometimes develops in the vagina after a LEEP procedure. If you notice foul smelling vaginal discharge, you may take flagyl to treat it.
What are the signs of infection after a colposcopy?
But call your doctor right away if you show any signs of infection, such as:
- Fever of 100.4 F or higher.
- Heavy, yellow, stinky vaginal discharge.
- Severe pain in your lower abdomen that isn’t relieved by over-the-counter pain relievers.
- Vaginal bleeding that lasts more than 7 days.
What to expect after a colposcopy discharge?
After the Colposcopy If the liquid bandage solution is used, you may experience brown-yellow discharge that may resemble gauze, tissue, or coffee grounds. It is important to note that this type of discharge is normal and nothing is left in the vagina. The discharge will resolve in a few days.
How long does it take cervix to heal after colposcopy?
If you feel like this, contact your GP or the colposcopy clinic where you had your treatment. It takes four to six weeks for your cervix to heal. To reduce the risk of infection during this time, you should avoid sexual contact or wearing tampons.
What is the brown discharge after a colposcopy?
If you have a biopsy of your cervix, you may have some vaginal bleeding after the colposcopy. If your provider used the liquid bandage solution, you may have brown or black vaginal discharge that looks like coffee grounds. This should resolve within a few days.
How do you know if you have an infection after a LEEP?
Contact your healthcare provider if you notice signs of an infection or any of the following symptoms during recovery:
- Heavy bleeding (more than a normal menstrual flow).
- Bleeding with clots.
- Vaginal discharge that has an increasingly foul odor.
- Fever over 100.4 degrees F.
- Severe abdominal pain.
What should discharge smell like after Lletz?
It is normal to have some light bleeding for 4-6 weeks after treatment. In the immediate days following treatment this may appear as a black & brown discharge. About 7-10 days after treatment the discharge may become watery and have a metallic or vegetable water smell.
How long does discharge last after colposcopy?
After a colposcopy you may have a brownish vaginal discharge, or light bleeding if you had a biopsy – this is normal and should stop after 3 to 5 days.
How long does it take for your cervix to heal after colposcopy?