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What can cause vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Several things.: If you have bacterial vaginosis, you will be more prone. Very vigorous sex can abrade the vaginal mucosa. And other issues with cervix-cervicitis, etc. See your doctor if this persists!

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/9/2018

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