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A little bit of bleeding between menstrual periods or occasional spotting is fairly normal. Spotting between periods is called breakthrough bleeding. Spotting can be a sign of ovulation. A women regularly spot at the time of ovulation due to a temporary drop in estrogen at the time the ovary releases an egg. Something like this would happen about 10-14 days after your normal menstrual cycle, so based on the details you provided that works out about right.
Also, spotting could be a sign of pregnancy. You could take a home pregnancy test to rule that out. Perimenopause age is typically 35 - 55 so I think you are safe there.
So I wouldn't automatically think it is a problem. I would keep track of symptoms and share with your doctor on your regular check up.
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Hi Anon,
Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.
A little bit of bleeding between menstrual periods or occasional spotting is fairly normal. Spotting between periods is called breakthrough bleeding. Spotting can be a sign of ovulation. A women regularly spot at the time of ovulation due to a temporary drop in estrogen at the time the ovary releases an egg. Something like this would happen about 10-14 days after your normal menstrual cycle, so based on the details you provided that works out about right.
Also, spotting could be a sign of pregnancy. You could take a home pregnancy test to rule that out. Perimenopause age is typically 35 - 55 so I think you are safe there.
So I wouldn't automatically think it is a problem. I would keep track of symptoms and share with your doctor on your regular check up.
Be well,
November 18, 2015 - 1:57pm~Gillette
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