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31 days cycle.had sex on cd 12 14 16 18. now light spotting on cd 23.what could be the reason?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: The spotting could be from ovulation, could be a vaginal infection, could be from trauma to the vagina. It may be that you have conceived but it is too early for implantation bleeding. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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