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I'm a 17 and i sometimes bleed a little bit after sex like a spotting. we don't do it often we wait months til we do it again. why do i spot?

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Dr. Matthew Wilson answered

Many possibilities: STD (infection) is the most common reason for bleeding after sex. Cancer, pregnancy, and other possibilities exist. Please see doctor ASAP.

Answered 3/2/2015

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A member asked:

I'm a 17 and i sometimes bleed a little bit after sex like a spotting. we don't do it often we wait months til we do it again. why do i spot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Wilson answered

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