Murphy's Law and a question (TMI warning)

LovinLife33 · December 2012

So I've decided that Murphy's law totally applies to TTC... anything screwy that can happen to your cycle can and will happen while TTC.

On to my question (sorry if this gets long).... while BDing this month, the last three times to be exact, when I go to the bathroom afterward, there is a pink discharge. Usually this is just a white discharge that I assume is DH semen... right? The first time I thought that it might be ovulation spotting - yeah! Then happened 2 days later. Last night (4 days later again) it happened again. I'm pretty sure it isn't O spotting now. BTW, I havne't been temping or OPKing this month (plan to start next cycle), but had tracked my CM, so no way of knowing if I even O'd. I googled (totally not a good thing to do) to see what spotting after sex could mean. I'm sure its not an STD, hope its not cervical cancer, etc. Here are my thoughts:

1) my cervix was super sensitive lately and bleeds during sex

2) low progesterone? I think I read somewhere that this could cause mid-cycle bleeding, but if so, why is it only after sex, and maybe the next time I go to the bathroom

3) my DH sperm is bloody... not sure... I asked him last night if he would 'test' this theory on his own, so hopefully he will get on that tonight... never asked him to do THAT before.

Your thoughts, has this happened to any of you, and do you rec. calling the Dr? TIA

Edit: I've just started posting in the 2ww thread, but this is our 2nd cycle this time around, and we have a DS who is 18 months. Currently on CD24, and this happend on CD16, CD19, and CD23.

MsCrispy · December 2012

I agree with the pp, I vote #1.

If it only happens after sex and doesn't bother you, then I would say you are just slightly irritated and it is no big deal.

Ajoyd · December 2012

talon1226:
Most likely you just irritated your cervix a little during sex. If it is only happening after sex I wouldn't be worried.

This. It is not uncommon for me to bleed just a little after sex.

LovinLife33 · December 2012

ColeRose:
when DH really jams his junk up there.

LOL...

Thanks for the replies, I'll stop worrying!

gamergirl522 · December 2012

talon1226:
Most likely you just irritated your cervix a little during sex. If it is only happening after sex I wouldn't be worried.

I agree completely

kat81again2 · December 2012

if it happens after sex then you are getting irritated. I had a pollyp (sp?) in my vagina that would cause spotting after intercourse. This is NOT something to worry about if that is the cause for you as well. And that's really the most likely thing.

charlydoom · December 2012

Lately, I have been bleeding a bit after sex. It's not a big deal, we have just been doing it more and sex can get rough, so I'm a little irritated sometimes. Also, I have noticed on a few occasions that the semen has a pinkish tint to it, it could be my blood or DH could have just have a pinkish tint to his sperm sometimes. I don't worry about it.

Bakes4u · December 2012

I would think just irritation from sex. Good luck and welcome!

wearebirds · December 2012

LovinLife33:
ColeRose:
when DH really jams his junk up there.

 LOL... 

Thanks for the replies, I'll stop worrying!

This made me giggle.

I'm sure it's just number one. Happens to me sometimes.

FoxiePM · December 2012

ColeRose:
When I go to the bathroom after sex sometimes I have a pink discharge, or it is obviously red (blood). I chalk it up to the sex. Usually this happens after some rougher sex or when DH really jams his junk up there.

This! Plus I just peed a little!

deelopi9 · December 2012

It happened to me during one cycle where the sex was too vigorous and my cervix became sensitive and another time it was a cyst that burst (more red than pink). If it's more red than pink then I would call your OB, have large cysts can delay TTC.

DLC516 · December 2012

This used to happen to me before I meet DH. But it would look like someone murdered me when we were done! Blood everywhere, obviously I went to the Dr. and it turns out I have HPV. And have had cervical cancer cells. So I would watch it. If its just a little blood I wouldn't worry too much but if the blood gets worse over time check with your Dr.
If DH and I have rougher sex ill bleed a little but nothing like it used to be!

Good luck!

VitaLuna · December 2012

LovinLife33:

3) my DH sperm is bloody... not sure... I asked him last night if he would 'test' this theory on his own, so hopefully he will get on that tonight... never asked him to do THAT before.

This made me laugh! By all means if DH wants to provide you a sample, that's fine.. but I'm sure that's not necessary Like others have said, your cervix is probably just getting irritated a bit. It happens, but f/u with your MD if it gets worse.