A 48-year-old member asked:
What exactly does it mean when you get your period after sex?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
If you are sexually: Active followed by your period - it means you are not pregnant.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Please explain what does it mean if i get my period right after sex?
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Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Sexual trauma...: Its not uncommon to occasionally have some bleeding after intercourse. There is some trauma and the tissues are delicate. If it happens nearly every time or there is prolonged bleeding, you should have an exam. Best wishes!
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