Question 1

what does it mean if a female starts bleeding a week after her period. please am worried and concerned this hasn't happened before?

Accepted Answer

Not  uncommon: By the time you are 32 it will have happened more than once. Multiple normal things can cause this, like not having fully sloughed off your endometrial lining during your usual period, stress and hormonal changes, change in bcp to name a few.  If it stops in a few days, no worries. If it persists more than 10 days, discuss with your gyn doc.

Question 2

i'm bleeding a week after my period. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Likely due to: Hormone imbalances. Let your physician know if it persists.

Question 3

any reason why am i bleeding a week after my period now?

Accepted Answer

See  gynecologist: Any irregular or excessive bleeding that is different from what you usually experience should be discussed with a doctor. It might be a normal process related to aging or weight gain, but you want to make sure that it isn't anything worse, like an infection or cancer. Start tracking your bleeding on a calendar to help your doctor understand what's going on.

Question 4

any ideas on why i'm bleeding a week after my period now?

Accepted Answer

Irregular bleeding: 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 5

i used to have heavy but short periods 3 days. started tulana mini pill a few days short of 3 months ago. periods are now at least 7 days and breakthrough bleeding a week after each period for a few days. is this normal, will it regulate soon?

Accepted Answer

This is common: when starting a pill pack. The usual course is two cycles maybe three to regulate period flow. This seems to be taking longer than expected. Reasons could be uterine lining polyps, or very thin uterine lining. Let your doctor know, as this can evaluated and treated.

Question 6

i am bleeding a week after my period and it has progressed from brown to red; it's not spotting at all. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Weird cycle: It is important to not panic just because one cycle if a little off from the others. The main issue is what is the pattern over time. If your cycles return to normal over the next few months then one abnormal cycle is not an issue. Always make sure your pregnancy test is negative. If you are not on birth control consider starting which will also give you better cycle control.

Question 7

should i be worried if i have bright red bleeding a week after my period ended. i also have bad pain and soaked a pad in 1 1/2 hrs.

Accepted Answer

If continues: You should see a Gyn and get checked for this type of bleeding.

Question 8

bleeding a week after your period few red spot then i get the brown spot what that could b because i naver had this problem befor.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Weird cycle: It is important to not panic just because one cycle if a little off from the others. The main issue is what is the pattern over time. If your cycles return to normal over the next few months then one abnormal cycle is not an issue. Always make sure your pregnancy test is negative. If you are not on birth control consider starting which will also give you better cycle control.

Question 9

is it possible to have implantation bleeding a week after your period? and have it last for 3 days but only occur once a day? or so? i am on birth con

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test: Implantation bleeding occurs only when you are pregnant. Since you had a period and are on birth control pregnancy seems unlikely. If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. If negative then it sounds like you are either just had some blood left over in the vagina from your period or that you are experiencing breakthrough bleeding.

Question 10

i have dark red moderate bleeding a week after my period but i have taken the planb pill last tuesday which was 6 days ago i stared bleeding yesterday?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: of Plan B can be heavy, sustained bleeding . Please consult your GYN asap.

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What does it mean if a female starts bleeding a week after her period. please am worried and concerned this hasn't happened before?

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I'm bleeding a week after my period. why is this?

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Any reason why am i bleeding a week after my period now?

A member asked:

Any ideas on why i'm bleeding a week after my period now?

A member asked:

I used to have heavy but short periods 3 days. started tulana mini pill a few days short of 3 months ago. periods are now at least 7 days and breakthrough bleeding a week after each period for a few days. is this normal, will it regulate soon?

A member asked:

I am bleeding a week after my period and it has progressed from brown to red; it's not spotting at all. what's going on?

A member asked:

Should i be worried if i have bright red bleeding a week after my period ended. i also have bad pain and soaked a pad in 1 1/2 hrs.

A member asked:

Bleeding a week after your period few red spot then i get the brown spot what that could b because i naver had this problem befor.thanks?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have implantation bleeding a week after your period? and have it last for 3 days but only occur once a day? or so? i am on birth con

A member asked:

I have dark red moderate bleeding a week after my period but i have taken the planb pill last tuesday which was 6 days ago i stared bleeding yesterday?

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