[Lexicon78]

Last week I noticed something that scared me. Every time me and my bf had sex I noticed I started bleeding. The bleeding has since stopped within the last few days but now when we have sex I'm getting these really bad cramps. They kinda feel like menstrual cramps. I really don't know what to think of all of this.

I don't even know what to do. My mom died of cancer...and I was wondering if maybe this could be anything serious.

Lex, you need to call your doctor, of course.

Here are a few of the most common possibilities, but only your doc will know for sure.

Some common causes in women of reproductive age are the birth control pill, which can cause bleeding between periods; problems with hormones produced by the thyroid, ovaries, pituitary, or adrenal glands; infections, such as sexually transmitted diseases, of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries; and miscarriage or problems with pregnancy.

Low-dose birth control pills may cause hypoplasia—a too-thin uterine lining—which in turn may cause bleeding after sex. Missing a pill or taking one late may also trigger this bleeding.

Hormones can interact with normal genital bacteria to create cervical irritation (cervicitis). Cervicitis is the most common cause of bleeding after intercourse and may frequently cause spotting, not just after intercourse. It's generally not dangerous and it can be treated with antibiotic creams. (Antibiotics can also clear up vaginitis, which sometimes causes bleeding.)

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Symptoms of chlamydia may include:

An unusual vaginal discharge
Bleeding after intercourse
Bleeding between menstrual periods
Abdominal or pelvic pain

Endocervical polyps—benign grapelike growths that protrude through the cervix—may cause bleeding when they're jostled during lovemaking.

lex, please go to the doctor. pat

[SpazKatt]

yup! Doctor trip is necessary to make make sure everything is ok down there! It probably is some sort of infection or irritation but just to be safe, please make an appointment. You'll feel much better after you find out what the problem is (I sure did)!!!

[Lexicon78]

I have to cancel my doctor's appointment. My period started today. Well, that counts out pregnancy. My sister said she experienced the same thing before she got pregnant. So I'll have to wait until I'm done with my period to make another appointment....I'll be waiting at least 5-7 days for that.