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I had my period from the 8th to the 12th of december,i had sex on the 13th.ive been cramping really bad & just started spotting today. what can it be?

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Change in cycle: due to hormonal surges and flucuations. You may want to consider formal oral contraception or condoms with spermicical foam,gel, sponge, or vaginal spermicidal suppositories.

Answered 11/23/2014

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