A member asked:

Hi. gf is 22. last period = march 7. been having dark brown spotting for the past two days now. sex is casual, always used new condoms. please help..

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

Specializes in General Practice

What help are you...: seeking? Perhaps some info will help. #1. How long is menstrual cycle & is it regular like clockwork or a bit random? Big variable there, since ovulation has occurred as early as day 6 & late as day 17. #2. Although an unfertilized egg lives only ~24 hours, sperm live for days. #3. It takes 5-6 days for a fertilized egg to implant. *So based on those numbers, spotting could signify implantation...

Answered 3/23/2015

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