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Does bleeding after intercourse always mean miscarriage?

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Threatened abortion: That is considered a threatened abortion. Pregnancy + early bleeding. You should see your obgyn to make sure everything is normal and that your pregnancy is still viable.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/1/2013

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3 days after missed period I got a positive pregnancy test. I've been experiencing breast pain, pelvic pain and exhaustion. Today after intercourse, I started to bleed, first pink then a bit more red. Am I having a miscarriage?

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