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I have some brown spotting after intercourse last night should i be worried i'm 37 and have regular normal periods my last period was a week ago?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably not: If that has only happened once, you should not worry. If it seems to be happening frequently then you should see your doctor.

Answered 2/5/2015

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