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I'm on the pill and been lightly bleeding on and off for 4 weeks. and i bleed during sex. it doesn't seem to be stopping. never had this before?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor : That is not normal. Make an appointment with your doctor. They will probably do a pelvic exam. You could have a friable cervix, which could be caused by various things like infection for example. Get examined.

Answered 7/14/2014

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