Question 1

bleeding 1 week after period ended. never experienced before. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Likely ok: This is not unusual to have at some point during your menstruating years. I would say if it happens for several cycles then see your gynecologist.

Question 2

dark brown bleeding 1 week after period ended. doesn't usually happen, on bcp, use protection when having sex. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleedin: This may occur and indicate the need to change brands of OC.  Skipped pills or the use of additional medications can cause bleeding to occur. Infections and cervical masses can cause this. I am glad you are using backup protection!!
See physician if bleeding recurs.

Question 3

bleeding six days after period ended. why?

Accepted Answer

Very common: After your period some blood remains in the back of the vagina and then slowly comes out. Consider starting birth control to decrease the length of your cycles.

Question 4

bleeding 12 days after period ended.  what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Mid-cycle bleed: Spotting or bleeding at mid-cycle is not uncommon and happens due to dip in hormones at that time of the cycle. 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 5

heavy bleeding 6 days after period ended?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 6

heavy bleeding began few days after period ended.  5th day now, nonstop heavy flow. dr can't see me for a couple days.  should i go up er?  serious?

Accepted Answer

3 pads x 30 minutes: If you are saturating 3 pads or tampons every 30 minutes, you need to go to the ER for immediate care if your MD cannot see you.

Question 7

i have been bleeding heavily for 8 days now. the bleeding began one week after my last period ended. i take birth control pills so this is very strang?

Accepted Answer

Menorrhagia: I assume this is abnormal for you.  There are many reasons to have excess vaginal bleeding including hormonal imbalances or clotting deficiencies in your blood.  A visit to the doctor as soon as possible is in order.

Question 8

10 days after period ended i began spotting pink. the following day it turned more red. today is day 3 of spotting. its more red and sometimes has little clots. i did take two morning after pills in the same week a month before. breakthrough bleed?

Accepted Answer

: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

Question 9

always have reg.cycle; never had spotting before; not on b.c. now finished 4th day of spotting/bleeding 1 week after end of period. concerning or no?

Accepted Answer

Spotting cervix: suggest an infection, hormonal problems, trauma or cancer. See your gyn to get checked.

Question 10

i had a dark brown discharge one week after period ended? what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal: What you described is withing the normal spectrum of bleeding in menstrual period. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

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Dark brown bleeding 1 week after period ended. doesn't usually happen, on bcp, use protection when having sex. what could be the cause of this?

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Bleeding six days after period ended. why?

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Bleeding 12 days after period ended. what could be the cause?

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Heavy bleeding 6 days after period ended?

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Heavy bleeding began few days after period ended. 5th day now, nonstop heavy flow. dr can't see me for a couple days. should i go up er? serious?

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I have been bleeding heavily for 8 days now. the bleeding began one week after my last period ended. i take birth control pills so this is very strang?

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10 days after period ended i began spotting pink. the following day it turned more red. today is day 3 of spotting. its more red and sometimes has little clots. i did take two morning after pills in the same week a month before. breakthrough bleed?

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Always have reg.cycle; never had spotting before; not on b.c. now finished 4th day of spotting/bleeding 1 week after end of period. concerning or no?

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I had a dark brown discharge one week after period ended? what does this mean?

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