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I just had my period and after me and my husband have sex my vagina starts spotting.why ?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

May need exam: To occasionally have a bit of spotting with intercourse may not mean anything bad. If it happens every time or if it is heavy then you should see your gynecologist. You could have a cervical infection, polyps, yeast, or dysplasia. An exam should be quick an easy to disclose the cause.

Answered 7/5/2012

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