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A member asked:

Why after i have intercourse do i start spotting, and the sex is not rough. and sometimes i have a cramps too.

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?polyp: Cervical polyp, irregular periods, certain infections all can cause that. I recommend you have an exam.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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