Question 1

i'm 40. in the last 1 1/2 yrs when i am not menstruating and i.have a bowel movement i bleed from.my vagina. then.it goes away? what could cause that?

Accepted Answer

Poss rectal bleeding: Are you sure it's coming from your vagina?  It may be bleeding from your rectum.  You can put in a tampon next time and see if the bleeding it coming from there.  I'd suggest you see a doctor to take a look.

Question 2

could this be cancer? i sometimes bleed from my vagina when i have a bowel movement.

Accepted Answer

This : This is not normal and warrants a medical evaluation as soon as possible. Cancer is possible. If there is a tumor it could cause abnormal bleeding. There could also be other things going on, fibroids, infection, etc. You need a complete physical and work up.
Good luck.

Question 3

please tell me, could a large bowel movement cause you to bleed from your vagina?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Although it is very unusual to have vaginal bleeding during or because of a bowel movement, as the canals are separate. If you suffer from a condition called vaginal or uterine prolapse, bearing down for a bowel movement may cause prolapse of  those organs and bleeding. Your local GI or obgyn can evaluate for the condition.

Question 4

i have hemorrhoid but this time i'm bleeding even when i don't have a bowel movement and it was enough to get on my panties is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding: Rectal bleeding is not normal and needs evaluation. Among possible causes are hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps and cancer. Your doctor will examine you and likely recommend colonoscopy.

Question 5

why is my butt bleeding after i have a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Not sure.: Reasons for blood in stools can include hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, cancer, infection and inflammatory conditions. Recommend evaluation.

Question 6

over time does struggling to have a bowel movement cause rectal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Very often straining during bowel movements can lead to flaring up of hemorrhoids or even small tears called fissures, both of which can bleed. But rectal bleeding should always be checked out thoroughly for other more serious possibilities.

Question 7

im having rectel bleeding every time i have a bowel movement. will hemorrhoids cause constant bleeding like im experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: ..But don't assume that's the problem.  You need to be examined, and be prepared to describe the volume, color , and characteristics of the blood.  Be aware of any other associated symptoms.  Now, call your doctor.  Good luck.

Question 8

i've had rectal bleeding for over a year now. the bleeding is frequent, usually every day when i have a bowel movement. after a colonoscopy last summe?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding not normal: Recital bleeding is abnormal. Especially for over one year. Go see your doctor who did the colonoscopy.

Question 9

i had a hymenectomy 4 days ago and have pain and increased bleeding from the stitches when i try to have a bowel movement. should i call my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Postop: Your interests are best served by having your surgical site examined to be sure it is intact.

Question 10

i have been in the depo-provera shot 6months. i seem to have light bleeding definetley from the vagina only when i have a bowel movement.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Expected with Depo : Depoprovera is one of the most effective forms of birth control as long as you get the shot every 3 months as directed. Irregular or absent periods are an expected side effect.

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Bleeding from the vigina when you have a bowel movement

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I'm 40. in the last 1 1/2 yrs when i am not menstruating and i.have a bowel movement i bleed from.my vagina. then.it goes away? what could cause that?

A member asked:

Could this be cancer? i sometimes bleed from my vagina when i have a bowel movement.

A member asked:

Please tell me, could a large bowel movement cause you to bleed from your vagina?

A member asked:

I have hemorrhoid but this time i'm bleeding even when i don't have a bowel movement and it was enough to get on my panties is this ok?

A member asked:

Why is my butt bleeding after i have a bowel movement?

A member asked:

Over time does struggling to have a bowel movement cause rectal bleeding?

A member asked:

Im having rectel bleeding every time i have a bowel movement. will hemorrhoids cause constant bleeding like im experiencing?

A member asked:

I've had rectal bleeding for over a year now. the bleeding is frequent, usually every day when i have a bowel movement. after a colonoscopy last summe?

A member asked:

I had a hymenectomy 4 days ago and have pain and increased bleeding from the stitches when i try to have a bowel movement. should i call my doctor?

A member asked:

I have been in the depo-provera shot 6months. i seem to have light bleeding definetley from the vagina only when i have a bowel movement. is this normal?

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