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I am breastfeeding my 4 month old..i had regular periods for the past 3 mnths i just had one aug 26th after sex last night i am bleeding again ..why?
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It could be-: Old blood that had not completely passed from your recent period, a tear if you are sore, or an issue with your cervix that a doctor would have to visualize to determine that source.
Answered 9/5/2014
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