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I had unprotected sex on may 1. ovulated around may 8.. next day light spotting and light cramps. is that implantation?!?!

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Anyanwu: The timing would not be correct. It takes longer than that for the implantation to occur. Usually there is no bleeding with implantation or just a tiny amount.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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