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Hello can kegel exercises cause bleeding?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

No: Kegel exercises will not cause bleeding unless there is already blood in the vagina from another source that is being squeezed out at the time of the exercises.

Answered 1/17/2016

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

No: Kegal exercised don't generally cause bleeding. Best wishes!

Answered 1/17/2016

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A member asked:

Hello can kegel exercises cause bleeding?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr. Charles Whiting answered

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