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I just got done having sex and it's my 5th time but i was bleeding. and it wasn't anal sex. so was does this mean?!?!?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Spotting : Bleeding with intercourse is common. Often this simply indicates an irregular period. Sometimes it indicates a sexually-transmitted disease of getting tested is certainly needed. An endometrial polyp is another possibility.

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Answered 4/20/2023

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