Houston, TX
A 16-year-old female asked:
Okay i had my menstrual period already but my boyfriend and i had sex and i started bleeding. what does this mean ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christina Adberganswered
Gynecology 28 years experience
Need to get examined: There are many reasons why women may bleed with intercourse. Some common causes include: a small tear or trauma, a cervical or uterine polyp, or an infection, including a sexually transmitted infection. It is only possible to help you if you get examined and tested.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Unsure: The only sure way to know why your are bleeding after sex is to see your doctor for an exam. If it only happened once and does not happen again you should not worry, but if it recurs - see your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Related questions
A 43-year-old member asked:
Can you please tell me how implantation bleeding & a menstral period differ?
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
It's almost never: Implantation bleeding, that is largely an internet myth. If - a big if - you actually get implantation bleed it woudl be about 6-7 days after ovulatio... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Im having light menstul bleeding. I had my full period that ended aug 31st- 13 days later Im now having darker but lighter bleeding?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Spotting: 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... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
277 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
What to do about severe menstual period pain and severe bleeding and is it normal?
Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen, such as advil (ibuprofen) or motrin, should help with the pain. Bleeding is likewise normal, however if you are becoming anemic, you might... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
View all answers
A female asked:
I started bleeding 8 days after my period ended. At first it was heavy but not as heavy as a menstral period, and today is the 5th day still bleeding ?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems we treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring pr... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
315 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
My wife gave birth one month and three days ago, she has been bleeding , do we expect menstral period to come this month?
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Possible: The menses will resume between 6 weeks and 6 months after delivery if the woman is not breastfeeding.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 28, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.