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A member asked:

I just had sex with my husband less then 24 hrs ago. how can i tell its semen or mucus plug. what are the difference and is there a bloody show evtime?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Are you pregnant?: The cervix makes mucous nearly full time and the loss of the plug in no way endangers your pregnancy. You and the baby are just fine.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 4/11/2021

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