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What Causes Bleeding During Intercourse After Taking Birth Control Pills?

Hi. Ive been with the same guy for over 2 years now and im on the birth control called depo. Just recently I went to the doctor and everything was perfectly normal. but ever since i got back on my birth control ive been bleeding lightly during intercourse. It's nothing like my menstrual cycle and i just recently got off of mine about 2 weeks ago. I'm not sure what is going on and if I can't figure it out now I will just go to see my doctor to get some answers.
Wed, 3 Jul 2024
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Hello,

Bleeding after taking depo shots is quite common. Depo causes irregular bleeding, spotting or heavy bleeding. As the body adjusts with the hormonal change it becomes normal. Bleeding during intercourse is indicative of dry vagina and lack of lubrication. Friction during sex due to not enough lubrication or foreplay may cause tearing and bleeding during or after sex.

Bleeding during sex may also occur due to noncancerous polyps or fibroids that involve the lining of the uterus, also called the endometrium. Avoid aggressive sex. Use vaginal lubricants during sex. Bleeding during and after intercourse can also be due to sexually transmitted diseases. Get clinically examined by a gynecologist and get STD tests done to be on the safer side. Get ultrasonography done to detect polyps, fibroid or endometriosis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Bleeding During Intercourse After Taking Birth Control Pills?

Hello, Bleeding after taking depo shots is quite common. Depo causes irregular bleeding, spotting or heavy bleeding. As the body adjusts with the hormonal change it becomes normal. Bleeding during intercourse is indicative of dry vagina and lack of lubrication. Friction during sex due to not enough lubrication or foreplay may cause tearing and bleeding during or after sex. Bleeding during sex may also occur due to noncancerous polyps or fibroids that involve the lining of the uterus, also called the endometrium. Avoid aggressive sex. Use vaginal lubricants during sex. Bleeding during and after intercourse can also be due to sexually transmitted diseases. Get clinically examined by a gynecologist and get STD tests done to be on the safer side. Get ultrasonography done to detect polyps, fibroid or endometriosis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician