Why contact bleeding = vaginal blood after sex ? Posted: 05-22-07 06:41am
I had intercourse on Saturday, using a
condom as always and this time when we
were done, my husband noticed a drop of
blood at the tip of his condom. I thought
maybe he was seeing things. However when
I went to the bathroom I also saw blood.
First I just thought I got my period,
however I don't have it. My period has
been jumping 4-5 days the past couple of
months. Should I been concerned about the
blood I saw, or not?
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Sexual Health - Women Answer A2816 Posted: 05-29-07 07:32am
Bleeding after sex, also called "contact
bleeding" should always be taken very
seriously. Contact bleeding could be a
sign of cervical infection or something
more serious such as a tumor. A vaginal
examination would be necessary to reveal
the problem. You SHOULD contact your
gynecologist as soon as possible.
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