Breakthrough bleeding and the pill
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Breakthrough bleeding and the pill
| Wed, 10-06-2004 - 6:43pm |
I have experienced spotting off and on after intercourse. My doctor has performed checks for STD's (negative) and did a Pap Smear which was normal. I have yearly pap tests which have always been normal. She also checked for polyps and saw none. The bleeding is light and goes away fairly quickly and I experience no pain during intercourse. I am on birth control pills because of a history of very heavy and irregular periods. My Dr. concluded that the bleeding after intercourse is something that is probably happening because of being on the pill. I have been on the pill for 5 years now and am 22 years old. Just wondering if anyone else experiences this problem?

One theory that I've heard is that the hormones in the pill cause the cells on the surface of the cervix to be more sensitive to impact, and when the cervix gets whacked, whether during sex or a pap smear, there's bleeding. I've had bleeding with every pap since I started the pill, without fail!
I hope you feel a little better!
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