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I had a miscarriage on thanksgiving this year. i'm still bleeding lightly. is it okay to have sex? or should i still wait?

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Ok: You may bleed up to 8 weeks after a miscarriage. Sex should be safe now if there is no fever or pain in pelvis.

Dr Andrew agreed

Answered 12/19/2016

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