Bleeding, could i still be pregnant?

[alyy18]

I'm not trying to conceive and I had sex for the first time 10 days ago but did not bleed immediately like most women do. i experienced cramps and back pains 4 days after and no other symptoms. then 8 days after i am already bleeding. i'm not sure if this is my period because i'm still worried when i heard about the implantation bleeding, or is this still because of the hymen that broke? im wondering if this is my period because it is 3 days earlier? me and my partner used the withdrawal method unprotected but he was sure that he didn't get it into me. could i be pregnant?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
The bleeding is probably due to your menstrual period.  It would be unusual for bleeding from the hymen to persist so long.  Whenever there is intercourse, there is a chance of pregnancy, and I ALWAYS recommend doing a test.  I also recommend taking precautions against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection.  Condoms are a good choice!
Good luck!
Dr B

[alyy18]

Thank you so much! that really helped. i already did 3 pregnancy tests earlier and they all resulted to negative. should i be safe now?