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What Causes Light Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy?
Hi I am 5 weeks pregnant and this is my first child. I'm having light bleeding. The blood is bright red. I had intercourse the night before and am not sure if the bleeding is normal or not. Ive had cramping for weeks now but was told it was normal by an ER doctor. I don't have a OBGYN cause they said I needed to be 10 weeks to be seen. What should I do?
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
The bleeding is mostly due to some abnormalities in cervix (mouth of uterus) that started to bleed after intercourse. Now, ideally you need a gynecological check up to examine your cervix but if it cannot be done- take rest, avoid vaginal drugs and vaginal intercourse and observe for bleeding. If it recurs, then immediately contact gynecologist. Otherwise you can wait for 10 weeks scan.
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