Re: light spotting
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 21:36:02 -0600 (CST)
Can be either. If it truly was the first day of your last period (and
not bleeding mimicking a period), you can't be pregnant.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 23 Dec 2000, Bridget wrote:
>
>My menstrual cycle is very very regular. 28 days. I had unprotected
>sex on the first day of my last period. I didn't think it was too
>risky. Now I am expecting my period in about 7 days, but here is the
>problem. 5 days ago, I had some light bleeding and spotting. Yesterday
>the same thing happened. I know this is not my period. Could this be
>because of stress? Is it a sign that I may be pregnant?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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