Bleeding in between periods?

Question

i'm 17 and i'm a virgin and i got off my period maybe like a week ago but now evertime i go to the bathroom i have a thick clear discharge with streaks of blood in it. sometimes the discharge is a really dark mixture of red and brown and other times its clearish pink or has streaks of blood in it. its been like this for three days and i'm starting to get worried. does anyone know what it is and if i should wait it out or go to the doctor?

Answer 1

to be on the safe side i would go to the doctors.

Answer 2

Although the cause of irregular bleeding can vary according to individual health situations, some of the more common causes include:

* Hormonal fluctuations

* Beginning or stopping oral contraceptives or estrogens

* Low thyroid levels

* Stress

* IUDs occasionally cause slight spotting

* Injury to the v****a from insertion of objects, from malignant cancers, or from vaginal infections

* Certain drugs such as anticoagulants

* Vaginal dryness

* GYN procedures such as CONE biopsy or cervical cauterization

Whenever you experience irregular bleeding/spotting from unknown causes I would recommend that it would be wise to consult with your doctor/gynaecologist for further evaluation.

If bleeding is heavy, bed rest may be recommended. Keep a record of the number of pads or tampons that you use so that your doctor/gynaecologist can determine whether bleeding is abnormally heavy. It's best to avoid taking aspirin because it can prolong bleeding.

Good luck :)