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I had my regular period on time for 2 days...usually lasts 3-4 days...it stopped so i had sex...then came back for a full day...what is going on?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Most likely normal: It's physiological may be stress related may be you thought your cycle was over . Sometime cycle change.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Not unusual: At times a period will seem to end and it is possible that uterine spasm associated with sexual activity could produce more menstral bleeding.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 7/9/2015

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