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What causes spotting and cramps once your period done?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Blood: After your period, you'll still have a small amount of blood in your uterus. As this comes out you will have cramping and spotting. Take ibuprofen.

Answered 4/17/2014

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