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I had anal sex and now i am bleeding. should i be worried?

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Time will tell: Most of the time it could be normal due to trauma but if continue need further evaluation

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/27/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trauma occurred: Anal receptive sex can cause tearing of anal tissues including perforation of the colon. Repeated anal sex can weaken the anal sphincter muscle & cause problems with incontinence. It can also lead to transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and other infections.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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