What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Intercourse?

Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2014

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Question : Hi I had finished my period 10 days ago.I had sex last night with my husband and after I started bleeding a light red colour and now today it's a bright red I have been having cramps a couple of days before and I still have them. I could I be pregnant

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

You are unlikely to be pregnant.

This bleeding is due to Trauma that might have occurred during sex or else few endometrial tissue remained during menses.

Dont worry about it.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari