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Is it okay to start having bad pains after sex?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not normal: Bad pains or any pain is not normal after sex.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/19/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Post coital pain.: Occassional discomfort after sex can occur but if you are routinely experiencing significant pain - that should be medicall assessed.

Answered 7/19/2020

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