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Sent to Health Experts October 14, 2004 8:47 p.m.

My menstrual period ended on Oct 4th and on the 11 I was spotting. I experianced this the month before also. I am 20 yrs old and have been having unprotected sex (with the same partner) for about 3yrs, but my period has always come on time. Is the spotting normal?
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October 15, 2004 2:57 p.m. (18 hours and 10 minutes later)
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Post menstrual spotting is a difficult diagnosis. It often occurs for unknown reasons. However, if it lasts more than 3 cycles in a row, it would be a good idea to see a gynecologist even if you don't really want to. The reason is that post menstrual spotting can often be due to a cervical inflammation (cervicitis) or vaginal irritation. Those are quite treatable if diagnosed correctly. I don't know of any home remedies that would even come close to treating this other than to just do nothing and see if it goes away.



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