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Irregular bleeding and spotting can be normal. It can occur due to stress, illness, or some medications. Most women experience irregularity in their bleeding at some time in their lives. If your partner is on the birth control pill, make sure she is taking the pills correctly and consistently. Missing pills or taking them late will cause spotting, as well as decreasing the effectiveness of the pills. Some irregular bleeding / spotting is common while taking the DepoProvera shot.

However, persistent spotting / bleeding, especially after intercourse, may be a sign of a vaginal infection. If this continues, advise your partner to have an infection check. Family Planning clinics offer free STD screenings. Vaginal infection checks are offerred at little to no cost, depending on household size and income.