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Why do women bleed from the vagina while intercourse?

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Dr. Scott J. Wolfson answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It happens: When there is bleeding from the vagina during intercourse it is usually the result of trauma or menstruation at that particular time.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/6/2013

5.2k views

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