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What exactly does it mean if i spot after sex?

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Please see your gyn: Could be an std, could be cervicits, could be precancer of the cervix or rarely cancer of the cervix , could be excessive mucous cells on the ectocervix , could be a uterine problem like fibroids, polyps , , could be endometriosis, your gyn can do the appropriate work-up.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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