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January 28
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Ask doc because they had me on meds ... metformin and I would bleed for 15 days after intercourse. I stopped that medication.

February 10
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Is bleeding after intercourse normal when it's not during your period?

Bleeding after sex when your period isn't due can happen, but it's worth discussing with your healthcare provider to understand the cause. While the search results don't specifically address post-intercourse bleeding, they do mention that some Show Full Answer

Is bleeding after intercourse normal when it's not during your period?

Bleeding after sex when your period isn't due can happen, but it's worth discussing with your healthcare provider to understand the cause. While the search results don't specifically address post-intercourse bleeding, they do mention that some myPCOSteam members experience pain after sex, which can be related to PCOS.

With PCOS, you might experience irregular bleeding patterns due to hormonal imbalances. Heavy or irregular bleeding between periods can occur because PCOS affects ovulation and hormone levels.

It's important to talk to your doctor about this symptom, especially if it happens regularly. They can help determine whether it's related to PCOS or if there's another cause that needs attention. Don't feel embarrassed to bring this up - your healthcare provider needs to know about any abnormal bleeding to provide the best care.

January 28

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