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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Johannesburg, ZA

So yesterday my boyfriend and I were having sex and he noticed a little bleeding and thought I’d started my period but I didn’t and I was wondering if this is normal and had it happened to anyone before . It wasn’t a period bleeding I assumed maybe we were a little too rough but I am curious to know if anyone has experienced this . I’ve never experienced pain during sex before but yesterday was the first time I experienced a little pain afterwards especially on the right side . I have emailed my… read more

April 22, 2023
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have noticed this since taking Visanne. Happened for about 3 weeks and stopped.

April 24, 2023
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Sex is extremely painful to me and I’ll have heavy spotting for a good 3-4 days afterwards. I’ve considered it my new normal.

April 22, 2023
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes, I know with my ex I’d bleed sometimes and at first he was concerned as to why I was bleeding, had to explain it can be a side effect of endo and he was pretty understanding and accommodating once he knew. Worst was when there was a large amount of blood and if stained his mattress. 😬

April 22, 2023
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Sad we become accustomed to all these symptoms

April 22, 2023
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yeah that happened with me a couple times too exactly what you've said there Sancia, really is frustrating
I don't usually bleed afterwards but sometimes it does happen during or after
I just carry on tbh because it doesn't affect us and it's only a little bit, and he wears protection so yeah

April 22, 2023

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