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I had spotting for 3 days this week. i had sex over a week ago. could it be implantation bleeding? i have no regular period. had a baby 9months ago

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Dr. Janice Alexander answered

Yes: If you had intercourse at a time in your cycle when you were ovulating and conception occurred, it is reasonable that the spotting a week later could be from implantation . The proof will come in about another week after that when you miss your period!

Answered 7/8/2013

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A member asked:

I had spotting for 3 days this week. i had sex over a week ago. could it be implantation bleeding? i have no regular period. had a baby 9months ago

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Janice Alexander answered

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