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Question:
I recently had a miscarrage at the end of march, and I was pretty far along. I recently started having protected sex in May, and June. Lately I have been experiencing some of the same symptoms i had when I had my miscarrage. Such as bleeding after masterbation, my stomach growling really loud for no reason, experiencing uncompfort sleeping on my stomach, and a little virgina discharge. Could these be signs of being pregnant again, having a miscarrage, or contracting an std??

Answer:
by Raven James:
(08/16/2005)
I'm really sorry to hear about your miscarriage, that must have been difficult for you to go through. Did you see a doctor after/during your miscarriage? Sometimes, there may be damage to the reproductive system after such a traumatic experience, and it sounds like you may want to see a doctor to discuss your concerns. Bleeding after masturbation certainly does not seem normal to me unless you are using an object internally to masturbate with and it is hitting your cervix (the end of the vagina and opening to the uterus). Vaginal discharge can certainly be a symtpom of an STD (sexually transmitted disease), but it may also be normal dishcarge. Your best bet it to get to a clinic and get checked out. If you were not healed completely internally after your miscarriage, there may be some lingering medical issues that need checking out. Good luck and feel free to check in with any other concerns or questions.

Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology

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