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I was told that birth control pills are the cause for my bleeding during sex. are there any forms of bc other than condoms that won't cause this?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not True: Bcps do not cause post coital bleeding. It usually happens when there is cervical disease. See your gyn.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I was told that birth control pills are the cause for my bleeding during sex. are there any forms of bc other than condoms that won't cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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