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I had light periods after sex Why
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: Could be normal or abnormal. Only way to tell is by being seen by an ob/gyn.
Dr. Denise Elser answered
Specializes in Gynecology
Couple causes: Abnormal cervical cells can cause light bleeding after sex. Make sure your pap is up to date. Other causes can be inflammation or polyp. Gyne exam ca ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Tests are accurate: Pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly done ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
Usually not much: If your period comes right after sex, and it is on the expected date, it usually means your body is following its normal cycle. You are least likely t ... Read More
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sinclair answered
38 years experience Family Medicine
Lots of options: The most common cause is an inflamed cervix. The cervix can be very delicate and easy to bleed from sex. Polyps, a torn vagina (that would usually hur ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
If you are sexually: Active followed by your period - it means you are not pregnant.
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichle answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not period: It sounds like you are saying that you have bleeding after intercourse, and that this has occurred repetitively. This is more likely related to bleed ... Read More
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Silverman answered
49 years experience Fertility Medicine
Stopping menses: Possible but unlikely related.
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
If she had a normal: Period after being sexually active - she is not pregnant. Were you referring to ovulation or pregnancy test?
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Alves answered
24 years experience Emergency Medicine
Get checked by Dr: She might have had a female infection and you may now have it. Since you are having symptoms, get checked and if (+), then send her to her dr for eval ... Read More
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sutira Scheef answered
7 years experience Internal Medicine
Pregnancy test: Many home pregnancy tests claim to be accurate as early as the first day of a missed period but accuracy varies. If important to confirm pregnancy de ... Read More
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