Bleeding for a few days following sex

**acicone** · 09-15-2011 10:51 PM

I have recently been bleeding for 4-5 days after having sex. I am not on the pill and have had normal periods my entire life. What could be the cause of this? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

**stressed** · 09-16-2011 02:56 PM

Was it close to your period? Did you have rough sex? Was the bleeding heavy or light? Did you have any other symptoms?

**acicone** · 09-16-2011 03:54 PM

Stressed,

Thank you for your response! It is usually about a a week or two after my period. The bleeding was light the first time and heavier after that. There are no other symptoms. It was rough but I have had rough sex before and this has never happened. I plan on going to the doctor next week but decided to see if anyone here has experienced something similar...

**stressed** · 09-18-2011 01:25 AM

Does it always happen after sex since the first time it happened?

It's great you're going to the doctor soon. I don't think it's serious. Light bleeding can happen after sex, but maybe something triggers it to last longer this time.

**jns** · 09-18-2011 08:17 AM

Please let us know what the doctor determines is happening. How many times has this happened? Are you using any other form of birth control or are you TTC? What color is the blood?

**acicone** · 09-18-2011 10:01 AM

jns,

I will absolutely let you know. This has happened the past 3 times. I am not currently using any form of birth control and am not TTC - in my previous research I did find that these were two common reasons that a woman may bleed after intercourse. The first time I bled it was light pink and only appeared when I wiped so I wrote it off as slight spotting from irritation. The next couple of times were heavier, darker red, and I had to use a tampon - enough for me to feel something is a little off. I am worried it is an infection of some kind, but it is probably best to wait for the doctor to tell me. Thanks for your response! I will keep you updated.