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A 16-year-old female asked:
Havnt had period for 2 months then i had protected sex the next day i started very light spotting and it continued for about a week what could this be caused from is it implantation or just period?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Likely a period, but: A urine pregnancy test, done correctly, gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon, and thus lead to a repeat test. If a woman gets her normal regular period, then she is not pregnant, and a test is not needed.
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Had sex the day after my period and than again 4 days after that..it's been 6 days and it went to pee and when I wiped the was spotting? Implantation?
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I had my period 04/04 to 04/08. I had unprotected sex on the 8th and 9th. I started spotting on the 13th. Light pink/ brown. Possible implantation?!
Dr. Keshab Paudelanswered
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A member asked:
I have been spotting for 8 days and my period is suppose to be due 5 days from now. Is implantation a possible cause?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring... Read More
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Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered
Fertility Medicine 51 years experience
Implantation bleed: Ovulation occurs 2weeks prior to the next menses. Unless you have a long cycle it seems that you have already ovulated before having sex on cd 23 . ... Read More
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