why do i bleed?

Former Member · February 2005

hi, My names's hannah and im 14 and from the U.K.

I have a problem is was hoping some of you might be able to help me shed some light on. Im pretty sure that my hymen is not broken, but when my boyfriend fingers me i bleed. I know its not my period, so does anyone have any ideas?

thanks, hannah

Former Member · February 2005

Maybe he is being too rough?

Go to a doc, get it checked out.

Former Member · February 2005

He could be being just a little too rough or maybe he hasn't trimmed his fingernails enough (they can scratch you causing you to bleed a little)

Former Member · February 2005

does it happen if you finger yourself or masterbate? if so, then go to the doctors, if not it's him probably being to rough, but you could go to the docs just incase.

Former Member · February 2005

could he maybe have just broken your hymen? if he is fingering you its a possibility?

Former Member · February 2005

well, i dont bleed when I finger myself or masterbate. Is it possible my hymen broke?

Former Member · February 2005

What sort of bleeding is it? Bright red bleeding might suggest the hymen has been torn, or your vaginal walls have been scratched by your partners fingernails, so I think it's important for you to get a check up, just in case an infection settles. Your local advice finder would be a good place to start.

If the bleeding is a very dark red instead of bright red, then it might be an indicator that the bleeding is coming from your cervix and/or uterus, which isn't normal, so I'd get that checked out ASAP if that's the case.

NHS Direct might also be of good use.

Former Member · February 2005

the blood is like a brightish sorta colour, it's not really very dark.

Former Member · February 2005

Iain's gf wrote:

the blood is like a brightish sorta colour, it's not really very dark.

Sounds like he's done your hymen in! You could follow the usual advice, and go to a doctor, but here if you say 'i've got an itch' they say go to the doctor. If it's not uncomfortable, then I don't see why you don't just get on with things, and see if it stops in time. Things like this can clear up after time after you settle in to the motion (btw, has he started fingering you relatively recently?).

Get him to trim his nails though, thats an easy job. If you're worried go and see a doctor but having said that I think it might be jumping the gun.

But, it's your health, so it's up to you.

ClaireBear · February 2005

TheShyBoyInTheCorner wrote:

Sounds like he's done your hymen in! You could follow the usual advice, and go to a doctor, but here if you say 'i've got an itch' they say go to the doctor. If it's not uncomfortable, then I don't see why you don't just get on with things, and see if it stops in time. Things like this can clear up after time after you settle in to the motion (btw, has he started fingering you relatively recently?).

Hmmmm, helpful stuff there ShyBoy.

Hannah, going to your local doctor (GP) might be a really good idea, but if you'd rather not then you can speak to a nurse on the fpa helpline in complete confidence on 0845 310 1334.

CB

Former Member · February 2005

hey, thanks for your help btw. Im too shy to go see a doctor. Hm..i think it was about a month ago when he started fingering me and his nails aren't actually long at all

Former Member · February 2005

If you're too shy to go to the doctor try one of these over the phone:

NHS Direct
Advice and information on all health-related issues.
Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Tel: 0845 46 47

Brook Advisory Centres
Advice, counselling and medical help around contraception, pregnancy, abortion and sexual health.
Telephone: 0800 0185023
www.brook.org.uk

why do i bleed?

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