Seton drain and menstruation

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Haliah

Hello!

Two weeks ago I had a seton drain placed in a very stubborn rectal vaginal fistula. I started my menstruation cycle today and have noticed there is blood coming from my rectum. Could the drain be allowing the menstrual blood to have access to the rectum? Has this happened to anyone else? I had no inflammation in my pouch during my procedure but they did open up a stricture so im a bit concerned. Thanks!

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

I would think it was menstrual blood. You will know for sure when your period ends and if the rectal bleeding stops with it. If you were having other symptoms I might think otherwise.

Jan

3/30/181:57 AM

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