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After i had unprotected sex i started to spot what could this mean?

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Spotting: Could be spotting dur to sex or maybe an early period. Depends where you are in your cycle. You can also have ovulatory spotting as well.

Answered 5/26/2015

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Spotting cervix: This could be due to injury to the cervix or vagina or an infection of the cervix or hormonal problem or abnormal cells on the cervix or your period. If it happens again see your gyn,

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Answered 5/26/2015

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