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A 26-year-old female asked:

I had a normal period from 8/28 until 9/4. started bleeding and cramping again on 9/11. had sex on 9/16. today it has been painful to urinate and bright red blood. what could be going on? could this all be related?

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Hematuria: The first thing to do is take a pregnancy test. You will also need to have your urine tested to check for infection. It could also be a kidney stone. You will have to see your doctor to sort this out.
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