A member asked:

Hi , after inter course i started bleeding and it's been going on for 5 days now and i'm on birthcontrol , i take it on time every daywhat's going on?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

See a doctor: Bleeding after intercourse (post coital bleeding) is not normal and needs evaluation. Your doctor will likely want to check for infection and abnormalities of the cervix.

Dr Rivera-Godreau and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Hi , after inter course i started bleeding and it's been going on for 5 days now and i'm on birthcontrol , i take it on time every daywhat's going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Rivera-Godreau and 3 doctors agreed

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