A 45-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when you bleed after you already had your period?
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Dr. Janis Feeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
Light ok, more not: I am assuming you are not on birth control pills. Some light spotting, like pink discharge can happen when you make an egg and the hormones shift, but if you are mid 40s and more than that, you should get it checked by your gyno. You need to make sure not growing polyps or even early stage uterus cancer. Not likely, but never know, that is more common than cervix Ca and ppl get paps all the time.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
What does it mean if you bleed a few days after you have had your period of 7 days?
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Dr. Dwain Rickertsenanswered
38 years experience
Family practice : It is called break through bleeding. Which is common in your age group. If it happens freq then check with your dr. He may want to put you on birth control to regulate your period. Make sure you are not pregnant if that is a possibility.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when you bleed after your period?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
It may just be: An imbalance of Progesterone and estrogen. Take care.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
What does it mean when you bleed and its browns but you haven't even had your period for that month?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Common complaint: 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.
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