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I am bleeding after sex. Please tell me why.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 24-year-old working girl. Yesterday, I had sex with my partner for the second time after four months. It was my eighth day of periods, that is, one day after my periods gets over. We used a condom for protection. It was a little rough sex as I found that I am bleeding after sex and have some vaginal pain also. I was told that it might be a cut. Please tell me can I still be pregnant? I am freaking out because I do not want to get pregnant. This vaginal bleeding, is it safe?
Answered by Dr. Zaharuddln Bin Rahmat @ Mohd Rawi

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MBBS

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Dr. Zaharuddln Bin Rahmat @ Mohd Ravi is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has clinical experience of 26 years. He completed his MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Malaya. He has extensive experience in managing women’s cancer, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers. He is still actively conducting courses, seminars, and talks to undergraduate, and post-graduate students, and medical practitioners. He is currently working in Malaysia.

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The first possibility is that you are pregnant. The risk of pregnancy after using a male condom varies from two to 15 %. As this act was less than 48 hours ago, you may need emergency contraception, either emergency pills or the insertion of IUCD (intrauterine contraceptive device). The other possibility for bleeding after intercourse could be due to a small laceration on the vaginal wall which can be detected via speculum examination. The other possible cause is an infection around the cervix which can be detected via a swab test. A small non-dangerous growth on the cervix (polyp) may also cause contact bleeding after sexual intercourse.

I suggest you see a gynecologist as soon as possible.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can I take an I-pill? Will I get it at any medical store without a doctor’s consent slip as I do not want my family to get involved in this?

Answered by Dr. Zaharuddln Bin Rahmat @ Mohd Rawi

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Zaharuddln Bin Rahmat @ Mohd Ravi is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has clinical experience of 26 years. He completed his MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Malaya. He has extensive experience in managing women’s cancer, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers. He is still actively conducting courses, seminars, and talks to undergraduate, and post-graduate students, and medical practitioners. He is currently working in Malaysia.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 10, 2017
Reviewed At January 18, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Zaharuddln Bin Rahmat @ Mohd Ravi is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has clinical experience of 26 years. He completed his MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Malaya. He has extensive experience in managing women’s cancer, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers. He is still actively conducting courses, seminars, and talks to undergraduate, and post-graduate students, and medical practitioners. He is currently working in Malaysia.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Zaharuddln Bin Rahmat @ Mohd Ravi is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has clinical experience of 26 years. He completed his MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Malaya. He has extensive experience in managing women’s cancer, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers. He is still actively conducting courses, seminars, and talks to undergraduate, and post-graduate students, and medical practitioners. He is currently working in Malaysia.

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