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A 21-year-old female 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?:

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Dr. Michael Sparacino
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Possibly: Take a home pregnancy test if your late. It should be positive by about a week late. If negative, repeat in one week.
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