Maitland, FL
A 18-year-old female asked:
while having intercourse, i was bleeding from my vagina quite a lot. this has happened before, but other times during intercourse it doesn't. why?
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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 18 years experience
A few ideas: The bleeding could be from the vagina, or it could be from the uterus. If from the uterus, it could be breakthrough bleeding due to hormonal fluctuations in your cycle. If due to the vagina, or cervix, could be due to to breakage of small blood vessels. An exam by a gynecologist can help diagnose the latter. You mentioned 'a lot' .... So maybe an exam would be a good idea, just to be safe!
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Is it bad to be bleeding in vagina, but not on period?
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Dr. Sheila Goodman answered
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Yes: Vaginal bleeding that is unrelated to your period can be related to pregnancy, infection, hormonal problems, cancers or pre-cancers. Obviously, it's not normal. You should see your doctor.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I have a bump near the opening of my vagina on the inside that itches and is now bleeding. What could it be?
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Dr. Gregory Hines answered
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Be seen: There are many things this could be. Be seen for an exam and diagnosis.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
I've been bleeding out my vagina for about two months now I have no idea why . It's not really heavy but I domt think its post to bleed this long this much.?
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Dr. Geoffrey Schnider answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 47 years experience
Vaginal bleeding: Bleeding continually for 2 months is abnormal. Bleeding should be cyclic, approximately once a month. There are many causes for this type of bleeding pattern some of which can be serious and need urgent attention. You need to see a gynecologist as soon as you can.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Why is my 60 year old mom bleeding from her vagina?
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Dr. Juan Richiusa answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 18 years experience
A lot: Postmenopausal bleeding is never normal and she should be seen by her gyn. There is a vast list of reasons. Nevertheless, postmenopausal women should not bleed. Almost always is due to vaginal atrophy. (thinning of vaginal skin with loss of elasticity and lubrication) nevertheless pathological causes need to be rule out.
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United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 21-year-old female asked:
I've been bleeding for over 2 weeks now and have a large lump inside my vagina, also vagina feels very swollon inside, is this normal?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jane Van Dis answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 18 years experience
Bartholin cyst?: It may be that the 2 symptoms are not related. A large lump inside the vagina that feels swollen can sometimes be a Bartholin's cyst (blocked duct causing a cyst to form). The bleeding may be from the uterus, or it could possibly be from the vagina. Regardless, i think you should see a physician for both of these issues.
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