Spotting occurs when you have light vaginal bleeding between periods and can be a normal occurrence. In fact, most women will experience spotting at some point in their life. Spotting can be a usual and normal occurrence, but it can sometimes signify an underlying problem.
Unusual menstrual bleeding, which includes bleeding (more heavily) between periods and periods that are too frequent or too heavy—soaking through one pad in a hour or less—is cause for concern. Unusual menstrual bleeding can include: Light spotting for three or more cycles Bleeding for more than three consecutive days between periods Bleeding more frequently than every three weeks Heavy bleeding after sex An unusual change in your normal bleeding pattern Bleeding after menopause
If you experience any of these symptoms you should contact your doctor.
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Hi Anon, and thanks for your question.
Spotting occurs when you have light vaginal bleeding between periods and can be a normal occurrence. In fact, most women will experience spotting at some point in their life. Spotting can be a usual and normal occurrence, but it can sometimes signify an underlying problem.
Unusual menstrual bleeding, which includes bleeding (more heavily) between periods and periods that are too frequent or too heavy—soaking through one pad in a hour or less—is cause for concern. Unusual menstrual bleeding can include:
Light spotting for three or more cycles
Bleeding for more than three consecutive days between periods
Bleeding more frequently than every three weeks
Heavy bleeding after sex
An unusual change in your normal bleeding pattern
Bleeding after menopause
If you experience any of these symptoms you should contact your doctor.
Hope that helps!
Pam
September 15, 2014 - 5:18pmThis Comment
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