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bleeding after orgasm

hello, i am 22 years old and whenever i orgasm (always through masturbation and sometimes with intercourse) i bleed very heavily just for a little while (1/2 or 1 hr max). it's usually a very thick and clotty discharge. when i masturbate, there is no penetration, just clitoral stimulation. i have noticed this problem for at least a couple of years and initially my doctor thought it was because i was in depo provera and had abnormal bleeding all the time. i have been on the pill for over 7 months and my periods are back to normal except after this occurrence following orgasm.

in april i had an abnormal pap smear that indicated i had HGSIL (high-grade intraepithelial lesions) of the cervix. after doing a colposcopy/cervical biopsy, my doctor decided that i am going to have a LEEP procedure for a 1/2 cone biopsy, but she isn't sure what causes the bleeding. they also did an endometrial biopsy as well as a saline infused sonogram to check for endometrial polyps and fibroids to see if that was causing the bleeding, but came up negative. they are stumped.

my sister had severe endometriosis at 31 and had to get a full hysterectomy last year. i, however, do not have any pain or cramping whatsoever, just bleeding. do you know what else could possibly cause bleeding after orgasm? it's gotten to the point where i don't masturbate anymore and i don't wait to reach orgasm during intercourse with my boyfriend because it's so grotesque and messy. what could it be?
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I also bleed after orgasiming, my doctor says the reason being is because there has been internal damage done. And or your hymen could very well be broken and if that is cause you need to go for a physical ASAP
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hi ladies,
I'm 23 and currently have this same query. I can say that I have never had the depo needle haven't been on any form of birth control in the last 9 years. I also have a completely clean bill of health and all pap smears in the past and recently have come back clear. i too have blood after almost every orgasm but have done some research and have may have come up with the answers and it is quite a bit of common sense and general health knowledge.

when a woman has an orgasm it is a natural occurrence for the cervix to dilate slightly and the uterus to contract. In say this it would seem practical that the uterus would expel what ever fluids are held inside. i.e.. blood and mucus. I can also assume that duration and intensity of the orgasm could effect the amount it expels.

if this make sense to you please leave me a comment would happily love the discussion on it and if you think it could be the answer.
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So this is normal because it happens to me every time and I'm only 26, the other thing is I don't get my period and haven't for quite some time but I'm not on any birth control either.
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I am 35,  recently had a D&C. Never been on birth control.  Dr says I have pcos.  I have not had a period in almost a yr.  Believe to be pre-menopausal.  Have not had sex in over a yr.  Yet if I have clitoral stimulation,  I bleed afterwards. There are many blood clots with the blood.  I'd love to find out what is going on.  Not just for my sake,  but for all of ours.  
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I'm 20, on the depo shot for about 3 years now. Haven't had sex in two months but will masturbate vaginally and clitoral masturbation, instantly after an orgasm, I feel the blood coming out. I'm really emberased about it and scared it may be serious.... it's not dark or mucousy blood, just thin normal red color. I will talk to my primary about going to a gynecologist, looks like it has something to do with the Depo Provera shot.
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Did you find out what was causing it?
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i am currently going through the same thing. I am 25 and married, i have always been very careful when having sex and while my husband was on deployment i was tested to make sure i was furile. I was never on the depo shot i had been on the murina. My husband and i first noted bleeding before he left on deployment but it grew worse after he left. I would also get bad headaches when i orgasmed. I was very self conscience about this. Well in january i was told that i have an abnormal papsmear and that i had lessions on my cervix. IN june everything started to chance my hormones were through the roof. Anytime my period would come i could cry over everything and i would need choclate constantly. My husband is returning soon and the blood after orgasming has gotten alot worse. I have a doctors appointmetn on friday but the one question i truly have and am terrifed of the answer is if i do have hpv or cervical cancer can i still have a baby? This would be our first and we have been planning for over a year.
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No depo shot here, but used birth control pills from 18-30. Then stopped. Then used some progesterone cream to fix my cycles. Orgasm (without penetration) is causing me to bleed. I went back on the birth control to try to fix this and now it is still happening on it! I am glad I sm not alone, but wish we could find the answer, ladies! (I have PCOS symptoms, but pap is normal and doctors never see/feel anything out of the norm.)
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Good afternoon. I am curious if you found out what was causing your bleeding after organizing. I'm 45  with a new Indian partner and I did start smoking menthol cigerates.  I was wondering if the smoking could be causing it.
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I am 21 (soon to be 22) and I've had issues with abnormal bleeding, cramping and bloating after arousal, stimulation and sex since being on the depo shot. I was on the pill orthotricyclen (i dont think i spelled it right) for a year or so but got off of it after having severe abdominal pain. The pain went away after i stopped using it. After that I got on the depo provera shot. I loved not having a period anymore but I was sick alot, gained weight and started having issues with bleeding. I did alot of research and found that it can make you infertile and make you go into menopause early so I got off of it after using it for 3 years. It's been six months since I've been off of it and off of any hormonal birth control and I haven't had a period since. I only use condoms and have never been pregnant. I still have light bleeding for a few days..anywhere from 1-7 days after sex/masturbation/arousal and cramping, nausea, dizziness and bloating. I've read most of the posts from you all and I really dont know what to do or where to go from here. I don't even think it's worth going to a doctor and getting all these tests done because most of them don't really listen and are quick to put you on medication/birth control and get you out of their way. I just find it very sad and unfortunate. I hope my bleeding and symptoms stop and I have a regular period. I wish all of you the best and if someone finds a culprit or answer please let me know.
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I an do freaked out right now. It has been seven years with hundreds of women with the same problem with little to no answers. It is 2015 and I could have anything from cancer to uterine contractions. I'm seriously considering getting my equipment removed. In nineteen and I don't want to wake up with cancer one day when I don't want biological children. I've always only ever wanted to adopt. I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow for an inner ear infection. While I'm at it I'll ask about my vagina and hopefully get some answers or get an appointment to have my ovaries removed.
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This has been happening to me for 2 years now. Although there doesnt seem to be any real answers,i thought i'll add my story to this thread in hopes of maybe one day when more medical research is done, they will stumble across this.

I'm now 26 with PCOS. I've been on the pill since I was 18. Never been on depo. No children. Have never been pregnant. I have HPV. I am overweight and have gained atleast 40 kg in weight in 5 years (most likely related to the PCOS, i weigh 114kg).

I have had a papsmear and have found irregular pre-cancer cells. I went for a check up a year later and it was all clear.

I find this problem comes and goes. It will last for about 3 months and then will go all together for another 5 months or so until it comes back.

I've been to specialists and have biopsy and tests and no one knows what's going on.

I am so angry for each and everyone one of us who has posted here and who has to go through this. This is obviously a common problem but doctors just turn a blind eye. There is no awareness. There are no actual answers or cure. And we all must live life like this and suffer in embarrassing silence. I feel like no one in the medical industry really cares as this is just another women's health issue and women still aren't valued or equal to men.

I hate that there is nothing I can do but give up and suffer.
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http://www.mademan.com/mm/5-causes-bleeding-after-orgasm.html
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Crazy to see how many of us are experiencing the same problem with no real answers! Im 21 with 1 child. I have been experiencing the same problem every now and again, with clitoral stimulation, and bleeding after wards. Usually causing me to spot and sometimes bleed for 2-3 days. I am also on Depo-Provera have been for about 6 months now. I stopped the BC recently and didnt return for my 3rd shot, because of this and other problems, which im unsure if its from the Depo or not but its been on going and its worrying me. So Im hoping to get more answers on my return appointment with my GYN.
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Awesome post.....going for a hysterectomy next month. Never asked about the bleeding a couple of days after sex but nice to hear I am not alone. Past menopause with very thick uterine lining......D&C showed no evidence of cancer but the docs say there is still a chance of cancer "hiding" in the uterine wall.....so the whole kit and caboodle comes out. Will be so glad not to bleed anymore.
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I have the same problem but I take a 3 month BC pill called Jolessa.  It stopped happening for awhile but now its started again.  Idk what to do!  I am a virgin and I have never masturbated internally.
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I have the same problem I am 30 and have had this problem sice I was 18/19 I have never known what it was I am not and have not ever had depo or any type of pill ! I also get a period every time I orgasm from clitoral masturbation and it scares me and is making my life miserable!
Tammy
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Lala, I am almost 30. I have had endometriosis since I was 15. I was told my irregularity, endometriosis, and polycystic cyst disease (on reproductive organs) would hinder any chance at conception. My husband and I gave up shortly after marriage on pregnancy (we had unprotected sex for a few years at this point)..and 7 years ago I found out I was 4 months pregnant. Have your doc thin your uterine lining through D&C, eat healthy, and don't schedule it. Trying to conceive is stressful and can hinder desired results. Just let it happen naturally and pray about it.  I haven't taken birth control, I spot between cycles (which last up to 2 weeks now), and spot after sex regardless of orgasm or not.  It can be anything from endometriosis to cervical cancer causing yours/my female issues...any of you ladies experiencing similar symptoms could have a serious underlying disease or disorder...GEt IT CHECKED OUT BY A GYNECOLOGIST! Don't self assess!
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Hi im 31n im passin for the same thing u guys are going throu an its scary, i went to the doctor an she said i was healthy but i had a cycst an it was not bad, an im scare to be wth my man cuz of this problem an he dnt understand, my period is not normal sometimes its dark brown or red an only when we i have a orgasm i bleed red an black things wth blood comes out, my doctor wants to put me in birth control but i have read all ur comments n it seems it dnt help please if u know wht is good for tht let me know an good luck... i pray to God tht we all find something tht will help us so we could have a normal life...
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I'm 32. I started on the pill at 17 due to heavy periods. I moved to depo at 18 when I was in a serious relationship. My periods stopped.  I was told I had PCOS at age 21 and made the decision with my then fiancĂ© (now husband) to come off birth control. For these 11 years my periods are none existent for months, even years, at a time and then heavy bleeding for up to 4 months (when I was finally given tablets to stop it!). I do get heavy clots/bleeding after orgasm and heavy lifting/excessive exercise. My Dr claims its due to a thickend lining of the womb that doesn't dispell in the usual way due to my pcos/hormone imbalances. The womb contractions shake it all loose apparantly.
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Well, I glad its not just me.
I am going on 8 years with this but recently I realized it as something more. Recently because though I am 47 , I never ..self serviced before. And I never had an orgasm until a few years ago.
I am actually restricted by  then  last full OB from using hormonals for some hereditary health conditions. I had already had a son while on BC risk try #2 over year But while asking PP for other methods still suggested yet ANOTHER BC. This time Depo. I was one week short 3rd shot (been on 6 mo) when I contracted something. My third child. >_<
It caused a lot of weird reactions, it was the worst  thing I had ever done.
I had the breakthrough bleeding but have been given clean bill. My fibroid on high outside of uterus  has not done anything different, it only changes radically in pregnancy . Since I have sex infrequently  and my Asperger's usually has my interest low without major interaction, the bleeding was chalked up to intercourse possibly being  incompatible for size/method.
Clean paps and bloodwork and urine. Found that my immature ovary has now been added to the working assembly line though my other ovary is slowing. My Eastern practicioner and chiropractor is sure it is hormonal  imbalance set off by the Depo. Also chides me for not staying to my last regular OB's advice since he knew my body and history very well.

But I never gave it a lot of thought to be concerned or look online about it til now. Clitoral stimulation = water blood being discharged and taking a full 24 hour to clear up. It is similar to ovulation spotting but much lighter in color. I am going to have my skenes glads looked at closely since one seems a little aggravated. So I am going to get a clean bil lof health before I get married next month.  This seems more common than I originally thought.  Though other factors can cause it ,it looks like heavier more controlling types of BC are definitely a culprit
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Im about to get the hell off of the depo shot.. I have only been on it for about a month and something and im experiencing the same thing with the bleeding.. when I go back in July im not getting a second injection!
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I hve the samw problem.  I'm taking a 3 month birthcontrol pill.  Its an offbrand of seasonique and this just started recntly.  Im too scared to go to the doctor and idk what to do!
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I have just been reading over this all and I know this post is from 7 years ago, everyone seems to be going on about the depo, I have never been on depo and have these exact same problmes, I am only on the pill and have tried numerous ones for the last 6 years. I had the tests come back with a high grade lesion, have all the fard red blood and what not and now seeing some gynaes, had ultra sounds of the ovaries, colposcopies ect now just awaiting a laparoscopy hysteroscopy and D&C to see whether i have endiometriosis. I am super nervous but am glad to have read all this comments above because I know I'm not the only girl like this.. Although I am always super embarrased when this happens when I am with my boyfriend, I rarely ever let myself get to orgasm stage, and sometimes I still bleed and get sever ovarie pain. I would really like to know what causes us poor women to be so broken??
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I've  just started this myself. I've started bleeding after an orgasm. I had oral sex oral and I bleed heavily for fifteen minutes then masturbated again today and did the same thing. I was on Depo for the past 5 years and got off of it a few months ago now this started. I just read a few things on the internet saying it could be gonorrhea or chlamydia or out could have to do with cervical cancer or hpv. I've made an appt to see my doctor on the 28 th of May to get some tests done I'll be back for an update!!
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