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post pregnancy

my daughter is 11 weeks old and after her birth i only menstrated for two weeks.
then only again when she was 8 weeks old, it lasted for two weeks and now ever time i have intercourse it starts again. why is this?
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242596 tn?1192425949
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Hello,

It sounds like you had normal postpartum bleeding that resolved after two weeks, then had a prolonged menses upon its return after your pregnancy.  If you are now having post-coital bleeding, I suggest you see your ob/gyn to be evaluated for a cause.  

Best regards,

Dr. Downing
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