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I recently had unprotected sex and started my period 4 days later , the blood is very thick and stringy what's that mean ?

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Dr. Aileen Caceres answered

Unprotected sex: This may represent a normal period. Keep an eye out if you bleed longer than normal (7 to 10 days) or have large abnormal blood clots.

Answered 6/5/2013

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Dr. Walter Kobasa answered

Probably nothing: Doens not mean anything, just what is happening this cycle.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/17/2013

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A member asked:

I recently had unprotected sex and started my period 4 days later , the blood is very thick and stringy what's that mean ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Aileen Caceres answered

Dr. Walter Kobasa answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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