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A 20-year-old female asked:

Can having sex for the first time change the menstrual patterns? ( my second period after the sex was lighter and more often and painful cramps)

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Dr. Steven Weissberg
Obstetrics and Gynecology 57 years experience
No: No. And be sure you use protection.
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