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I had protected sex a week ago and today i got brown discharge and some blood spotting. my period is not due until next week. what is wrong?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: Proctected sex is not 100%, and both pregnany and more likely infection are possible. I would get checked.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/30/2012

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A member asked:

I had protected sex a week ago and today i got brown discharge and some blood spotting. my period is not due until next week. what is wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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