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Can anyone tell me what could cause light pink/red color light vaginal bleeding 3 or 4 days after sexual intercourse?

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Can be benign: The main causes are: 1-irritated cervix 2-polyp(s) 3-aggravated infection 4-an iud 5-pre/cancer of the cervix/uterus 6-pregnancy more often than not it is not serious.

Answered 9/4/2019

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