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Spotting

Spotting is the abnormal vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods. Spotting is seen during ovulation, pregnancy, PCOS, birth control pills, uterine fibroid, vaginal infection, cervical polyps, and rough sexual intercourse.

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I accidentally touched precum and took OCP, after which I had brown spotting. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, Can I be pregnant? My last period occurred last week and lasted for five days. The next day, I had a date with my boyfriend, and we just touched each other in clothes. I touched him, and he was wet by precum, and then I touched myself on my pants and underwear. I was scared, then I took t...  Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Pregnancy cannot happen this way. Pregnancy can only happen if precum (pre-ejaculate) or if semen is released inside the vagina. You can carry out urine for a pregnancy test (UPT) from the first day of a missed per...  Read Full »

Can spotting five days before my partner's period, after engaging in dry humping and taking emergency contraception, indicate pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am reaching out for guidance regarding my partner's situation. Our country lacks proper sex education resources, so I am turning to this platform for assistance. I am concerned about something unusual that happened to my partner. My partner experienced what seemed like spotting eve...  Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The spotting your partner is experiencing is unlikely to be a sign of pregnancy. Sometimes, engaging in such activities can lead to hormonal imbalances that result in such occurrences. Pregnancy can only occur if pre-ej...  Read Full »

I had protected sex with my partner ten days before my periods and now I have noticed spotting. Should I be concerned about pregnancy?

Query: Hello,I had protected intercourse with my partner 10 days before my period. My period should start this week. I have noticed spotting. I am concerned that I will still get pregnant.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comI read your query and understand your concern.Pregnancy can only occur if precum (pre-ejaculate) or if semen is released inside the vagina.You can carry out urine for a pregnancy test (UPT) from the first day of a missed period. If you do not know when your next period is...  Read Full »

I experience light spotting after unprotected sex. Could I be pregnant?

Query: Hai doctor, I am a 23-year-old woman who recently engaged in unprotected sexual activity six days ago. However, my partner did not ejaculate inside my vagina. I have been experiencing light spotting with brown-colored blood for the past four days. My previous menstrual cycle began on 25th and 19th ...  Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It is important to note that pregnancy can occur if there was any presence of precum (pre-ejaculate) or if semen was released inside the vagina. You can carry out urine pregnancy test (UPT) from the first day of a ...  Read Full »

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