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My boyfriend and i had sexual intercourse a day after my period was over and later on in the day i noticed light spotting it went away but came back?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Spotting: It was probably due to cervical trauma and is nothing to worry about

Answered 9/3/2014

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