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I am feeling nauseated and i've got spotting but it's just a week after we had sex. i am confuse. can it be a sign of pregnancy?but it's too early.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You are right: A week after sex is too early. Pregnancy sxs don't normally occur until a woman has missed her period. If you do miss your period - then go ahead and take a pregnancy test at that time. Take care.

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/7/2014

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