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A 30-year-old female asked:
Can bacterial vaginosis cause bloody discharge? i had bv & it's now a month after previous period. i'm using mirena (levonorgestrel).
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Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Generally not: It is usually a bloodless fishy smell discharge. I would look for another reason for you to be bleeding. All the best.
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