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I am having brown spotting with clots during periods and I bleed after sex. Why?

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Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Published At November 5, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 23, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am having brown spotting with blood clots, and there is no pain or cramps. I had my periods in the first week of June. I had unprotected intercourse in the first week of October, but my partner did not ejaculate inside me. I again had intercourse (protected) and I had slight bleeding after that. Whenever I have the orgasm I bleed, this never happened before. I have an irregular cycle for one year. My periods come in about three or four months duration. Now it is four months already, and I am experiencing this dark brown spotting instead of my periods. Why is this happening? Please help.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Considering the fact that your periods have been irregular since long and the interval is three to four months, then for sure, you should be evaluated for causes of oligomenorrhea like PCOD (polycystic ovary disease), hypothyroidism, and hyperprolactinemia. Also important is to rule out the pregnancy as you have been sexually active. Once ruled out then a per speculum examination can be conducted to rule out cervicitis, or erosions which can cause post-coital bleeding. So a gynecologist examination would be recommended.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sameer Kumar
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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