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My wife started bleeding after the first time we had sex. What would be the reason?

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Hello doctor,

Yesterday, my wife had bleeding for a minute after we had sex for the first time. What would be the reason for this problem?

Answered by Dr. Sabita Laskar

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MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I presume that your wife had bleeding through her vagina. If it is the first time that you both had sex, then you need not have to worry at all. This is due to the rupture of a thin membrane which covers the vaginal orifice (opening).

This membrane is called the hymen membrane. This membrane is vascular enough to cause bleeding. But it remits on its own.

For further clarifications, consult a gynaecologist online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 9, 2014
Reviewed At April 29, 2025

Education:

MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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