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A member asked:

Started my period dec 26- ended the 30th now today jan 3 i had sex with my boyfriend and started bleeding again after & it was bright red. is this normal?

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Most likeky: Not unusual to have some breakthrough bleeding or irregular period. Be sure to check a yrine pregnancy in a week or so

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/4/2016

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