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Gave birth 8m ago, sterilized, and now i suffer from terrible facial cystic breakouts, spotting days b4 period, painful sex with spouse. what's wrong?

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Dr. Rixt Luikenaar answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hormones: See your doc, you may have some hormone imbalance or are no longer on the birthcontrol that used to keep you regular, prevent pms and help against acne. Also if you are breastfeeding your vaginal tissues are thin. You may have a tear that hasn't healed well. Have it checked out!

Answered 11/27/2013

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