What causes pink discharge during periods?
Patient: I ma scared to death...I am 42 years old, and yesterday after a sexual intercourese I noticed light pink discharge from my vagina. It looks like mucus but colored into light pinkish color. It is my ovulation time as well. I am concerned even more since today I went to the bathroom and wiping my self w/toilet paper I noticed the same kind of discharge again. Could it be cancer? I scheduled my dr's app. for next Tuesday, Doctor: Hi there,,Post coital bleeding could mean a lot of things, not necessarily cancer, but it is a symptoms that cannot be ignored and needs to be evaluated.You will need to see the doctor who will examine your cervix and vagina to see if there  is any local cause for it such a cervical erosion, cervical polyp or cervicitis. If your Cervical cytology/PAP smear is due get that taken as well.If any infection is seen , antibiotics should be taken for the same.You will also need to de a pelvic ultrasound to see the lining of the womb and if there is any thickening or not. A thickened lining can cause bleeding in mid cycle.Cervical cancer can be ruled out with cytology and if any suspicion is seen a colposcopy is advised.If the lining of the womb is thickened we will need to send a small biopsy of it to the laboratory for evaluation, all this can be done at the gyanecologist you visit her/him.Do not worry.Hope this helps.Regards.