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I had protected sex a day before my period; now it came regularly however all i have been doing is spotting for 3 days now. is this cause i had sex?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds ok : You can always check a pregnancy test but it sounds like everything is ok since your cycle came on time.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I had protected sex a day before my period; now it came regularly however all i have been doing is spotting for 3 days now. is this cause i had sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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