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A member asked:

Hello i.had my menstrual about a week ago and two days later i.start spotting? what does that mean?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Spotting post period: Could be variation,could be infection, vaginitis( yeast, mycoplasma,/ureoplasma). If you are sexually active could also be related to pregnancy (rarely you can have a period when pregnant especially in the first month).Check urine blood HCG, Follow up with doctor/urgent care

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 2/4/2015

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