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I had unprotected sex on day 5 of cycle i also had sex on day 8 protected. i have been taking birth control had brown spotting 5 days b4 period preg?:

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Possibly: Take a home pregnancy test if your late. It should be positive by about a week late. If negative, repeat in one week.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex on day 5 of cycle i also had sex on day 8 protected. i have been taking birth control had brown spotting 5 days b4 period preg?:

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

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