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I went recently to my gynecologist to get a birth control shot and pill. after a week i had sex and bleeding a lot. what could it be? what can i do ?

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Dr. Mikael Brisinger answered

Probably normal: 1, Why did you get the shot and the pill? 2. Unless you're pregnant it's most likely nothing to worry about. Don't have sex for a few days.

Answered 5/26/2014

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A member asked:

I went recently to my gynecologist to get a birth control shot and pill. after a week i had sex and bleeding a lot. what could it be? what can i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mikael Brisinger answered

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