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Several episodes of bright red bleed upon wiping 18 weeks pregnant,cervix 1cm dilated and short, what's wrong?

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Very concerning: Already dilated this early is very concerning.myou need to talk with your OB and possibly be referred to a Maternal Fetal Specialist. A cerclage might be indicated.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Why did I bleed a lot after masturbation? I usually have a little bit of blood, but not a lot. My cervix was low and I touched it a few times. I noticed after I had bled a lot on my hands. It was very bright red where it is usually darker?

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