I have a nexplanon implant and have had it for a little less than a year. I have normal periods but this month I have had brown discharge for almost 2 weeks. It is really bad today and I m supposed to get my period tomorrow but this morning it was brown and bloody looking. I m also having very bad abdominal pain and pain in my shoulders. Is this something to worry about? What should I do?
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Yes ! You should get yourself reviewed by your treating gynecologist soon. If I were your doctor, after a clinical examination, I would send the specimen of the discharge for culture and sensitivity test, routine CBC, a serum Chat Doctor test, and an ultrasound abdomen if need be. If it comes out to be a pelvic infection, the explain might have to be removed for the time being till the infection is cured. Further management would depend on the reports of the investigation. Till then, you can go for some kind of anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.