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I have been spotting for 6 days, my period is not due for another week, can it be implanting bleeding? also it has a funky odor, should i be worried

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Dr. Vinette Tummings answered

Bacterial vaginosis: You probably have bacterial vaginosis, but if you've missed a period get a pregnancy test. If positive then possibly implantation bleeding. If negative then see the nearby gyn for treatment.

Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have been spotting for 6 days, my period is not due for another week, can it be implanting bleeding? also it has a funky odor, should i be worried

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vinette Tummings answered

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