What Causes Slight Vaginal Bleeding In Between Menstruation Cycle?

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015

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Question : I had my period 01/09 then had unprotected sex on 01/17. My menstrual started again 02/01and was gone on 02/05. I have seen blood on the 11&12 only when I wiped a very small amount and nothing else until yesterday 02/17 and it was more and very dark. what can this be?

Answered by Dr. Gursimran Kaur (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Breakthrough bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi,welcome to healthcare magic.I am here to help you.The symptoms what you are experiencing is breakthrough bleeding and is caused by hormonal imbalance.I would like to suggest you to undergo an ultrasound to rule out pcos and thyroid profile.If both the above are normal then not a matter of concern.Take care all the best.

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