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A member asked:

Sexually active i have normal periods, taking bc, my period should start on thurs just had sex n i was spotting 1st time it happen. what it could be?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Spotting: could be normal or an infection so if persists or is accompanied by pain get examined

Answered 6/4/2015

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