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Had sex on day 1. it is now day 5 and my period is ending. 30 day cycle. presence of brown stringy mucus. pregnacy? ovulating? or is it normal?
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Dr. Janice Alexanderanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Unlikely Pregnancy: Day 1 of your cycle is not usually when you are ovulating.
If you do not want to become pregnant,however, how about using reliable birth control? See a Provider and have a discussion.
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