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It seems that i've started my period but i also have a small bleeding hemorrhoid close to my vagina.how do i know which it is?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Vaginal vs rectal bl: A tampon can sort that out easily. You could also reach behind and wipe just your anus to see if blood originates from there. If not squeamish, wash hands and insert a finger into your vagina to see if there is blood.

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 8/24/2014

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