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What can spotting mean, 3-5days after intercourse?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Probably: Breakthrough bleeding, though it could be many other things.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/29/2013

5.2k views

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