Question 1

why am i spotting after unprotected sex?

Accepted Answer

If it is one time: occurrence - there may have been slight trauma. It this is  a repeated occurrence  you could have infection or other cause that would need gynecological evaluation. Take care.

Question 2

light spotting after unprotected sex last night. i am also on day 11 of my cycle (periods are regular) spotted this time last month as well, normal?

Accepted Answer

Mid-cycle bleeding: Mid-cycle bleeding can be associated with the hormonal changes at ovulation or cervical irritation but it can also be a sign of abnormal cervical cells. Be sure that your Pap smears are current and, if you haven't had it, get the HPV vaccine. It works best before the onset of sexual activity but it still gives protection and the new on protects against even more strains of HPV. Be safe.

Question 3

what does it mean when you've been late on your period and then start spotting after having unprotected sex?

Accepted Answer

Weird cycle: It is important to not panic just because one cycle if a little off from the others. The main issue is what is the pattern over time. If your cycles return to normal over the next few months then one abnormal cycle is not an issue. Always make sure your pregnancy test is negative. If you are not on birth control consider starting which will also give you better cycle control.

Question 4

having brown spotting one week after unprotected sex?

Accepted Answer

This has no: Particular meaning.  Brown discharge is old blood. Spotting can occur due to hormone imbalances. Take a home pregnancy test if your period is late. Take care.

Question 5

i am lightly spotting 3 days after unprotected sex + the day i was supposed to ovulate. is this too soon for implantation bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Implantation bleeding can occur about 10 to 14 days after conception.  You are too early for that.  But you could have spotting just as a result of ovulation and that would be normal.

Question 6

very light spotting 3 days after unprotected sex. period not due for 9 days. i have 4 kids, 8 total pregnancies. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: is a possibility due to hormone fluctuations; however, with unprotected sexual intercourse, I suggest a pregnancy test and if  negative, a GYN exam.

Question 7

light spotting on 3rd day after unprotected sex, cramping 5 days (from that 3rd day & on), period not due for another 7 days. 8 pregnancies, 4 kids.

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Irregular bleeding and spotting is very common. An Obgyn can evaluate you for infections, polyps, hormonal changes if this continues. If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. If you do not wish to be pregnant again consider starting birth control

Question 8

light spotting 10 days after unprotected sex - could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

That isn't a: diagnostic indicator - but take a home pregnancy test if you miss your period.

Question 9

i had spotting the morning after unprotected sex with my boyfriend.  is this a sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It is not: a sign of pregnancy. If you are worried about pregnancy you can wait for your next period, you can also do a home test 1-2 days before you expect your next period.

Question 10

i am lightly bleeding/spotting 6 days after unprotected sex. usually with my period i get very heavy bleeding and horrible unbarable cramps. but its different this time. and my period isn't due for another 5 days. and i have very regular periods. it hits

Accepted Answer

? Implantation bleed: It could be implantation bleed. If you miss your period by 4-5 days do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative, repeat the test 4-5 days later. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

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Why am i spotting after unprotected sex?

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Light spotting after unprotected sex last night. i am also on day 11 of my cycle (periods are regular) spotted this time last month as well, normal?

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What does it mean when you've been late on your period and then start spotting after having unprotected sex?

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Having brown spotting one week after unprotected sex?

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I am lightly spotting 3 days after unprotected sex + the day i was supposed to ovulate. is this too soon for implantation bleeding?

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Very light spotting 3 days after unprotected sex. period not due for 9 days. i have 4 kids, 8 total pregnancies. what could this be?

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Light spotting on 3rd day after unprotected sex, cramping 5 days (from that 3rd day & on), period not due for another 7 days. 8 pregnancies, 4 kids.

A member asked:

Light spotting 10 days after unprotected sex - could i be pregnant?

A member asked:

I had spotting the morning after unprotected sex with my boyfriend. is this a sign of pregnancy?

A member asked:

I am lightly bleeding/spotting 6 days after unprotected sex. usually with my period i get very heavy bleeding and horrible unbarable cramps. but its different this time. and my period isn't due for another 5 days. and i have very regular periods. it hits

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