Disclaimer: this health information is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. Copyright Vaginal Bleeding Is this your child's symptom? Vaginal bleeding before puberty OR abnormal bleeding after puberty Heavy menstrual bleeding after puberty Light breakthrough bleeding or spotting in between menstrual cycles after puberty. When to Call for Vaginal Bleeding Call Now Passed out fainted Very weak can't stand You think your child has a life-threatening emergency Call Doctor or Seek Care Now Could have been caused by sexual abuse Moderate vaginal bleeding soaking 1 pad or tampon per hour for 6 or more hours Pale skin and new onset Skin bruises, nosebleed, or other bleeding not caused by an injury Vaginal bleeding of unknown cause before puberty.
Back to Sexual health. Here are answers to some of the questions girls ask about their bodies. You'll probably start to notice changes from age 10 upwards, but there's no right or wrong time to start. Some people go through puberty later than others.
The concept of female "virginity" has a complicated history, and has often been incorrectly linked to breaking the hymen. Bleeding after intercourse was thought to be proof of an unbroken hymen, and thus, proof that a woman had not had sex before. The reality, however, is that the state of your hymen has nothing to do with sexual activity. As for how to know if your hymen is broken, it's near impossible to see it for yourself. But let's back up and talk about what the hymen actually is.
Vaginal bleeding after sex is common. Although it's often called "vaginal" bleeding, most benign bleeding in younger women comes from the cervix. However other parts of your genital and urinary systems can be involved. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.