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Is it normal to have spotting and cramping after sex?

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Sometimes: Occasionally after sex you can have bleeding. It could come from the cervix from penetration. Also you could have a small vaginal or vulvar tear.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2020

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