Question 1

i am 44 and missed my period 23 days ago. i have been having brown spotting for the last  1 1/2 weeks. major mood swings about a week ago and then normal moods. now getting moody again.some cramping like a period. negative pregnancy test. any reason to wo

Accepted Answer

Perimenopause: As women get into their 40's it is normal to have occasional irregular periods secondary to irregular ovulation.  Any heavy or prolonged bleeding warrants a visit to the gynecologist to rule out other pathology.

Question 2

period due on sunday , brown spotting since friday and 2 negative pregnancy test. now have no spotting. will i get period? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Wait it out: What you had was premenstrual spotting, if it recurs, discuss with your GYN, especially if you are trying to conceive

Question 3

no period for 7 weeks, 3 negative pregnancy test no brown spotting?

Accepted Answer

More reliable test?: If you had a reason to suspect pregnancy then you need to see an ob/gyn or family physician and/or get a more reliable pregnancy test

Question 4

brown spotting 11days ago lasted 1 day 25 day cycle ttc period 3days late negative pregnancy test what could it mean?

Accepted Answer

Retest 1 week: If you are only 3 days late, I would retest in a week if you haven't started your period yet. The spotting could have been from ovulation but can't know for sure. If no period and still a negative test in another week, see doctor to discuss further evaluation.

Question 5

stopped pill late july had bleeding from july 31 - aug 5.  no period since except brown / pink spotting for 6 days now. negative pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &amp;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 6

two days of brown spotting then period lighter than usual, darker initially with small tissue bits not quite clots. negative pregnancy test.

Accepted Answer

Midcycle spotting: This is midcycle spotting. Your physician may wish to check for fibroids or polyps. If your cycles are irregular, this might be expected.

Question 7

lmp was march 29, 2013 week before period due had brown and pink spotting light cramps still no period a week later? negative pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Nothing to worry: This is quite common.If you miss the next period, repeat blood pregnancy test HCG quantitatve.

Question 8

sexually active, 3 days late for period, brown spotting for 1 1/2 weeks, tired, nauseous, negative pregnancy test. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: These symptoms could be due to an STI so please get tested. Anxiety, perhaps related to the possibility of pregnancy, can cause changes in your period. Also consider a second pregnancy test after a few days.

Question 9

i'm on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol).  cycles usually 28 days.  i am two days late with my period with only brown spotting and a negative pregnancy test? chances i'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: it is not uncommon for your period to fluctuate within a few days. If you have been consistent with your birth control pill then the likelihood of pregnancy is very low. However if your period does not come within a week then get a pregnancy test and consider a better form of birth control.

Question 10

brown spotting 3 days before my period no smell and last less than a day, feeling unwell,  tiredness, no sore breasts, negative pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Anovulation: It sounds as ifyou may have suffered an anovulatory period; one in which your ovary failed to release an egg.  This temporarily disrupts your hormones and causes your cycles to become irregular.  If the irregularity persists, see your doctor.

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I am 44 and missed my period 23 days ago. i have been having brown spotting for the last 1 1/2 weeks. major mood swings about a week ago and then normal moods. now getting moody again.some cramping like a period. negative pregnancy test. any reason to wo

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Period due on sunday , brown spotting since friday and 2 negative pregnancy test. now have no spotting. will i get period? what should i do?

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No period for 7 weeks, 3 negative pregnancy test no brown spotting?

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Brown spotting 11days ago lasted 1 day 25 day cycle ttc period 3days late negative pregnancy test what could it mean?

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Stopped pill late july had bleeding from july 31 - aug 5. no period since except brown / pink spotting for 6 days now. negative pregnancy test?

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Two days of brown spotting then period lighter than usual, darker initially with small tissue bits not quite clots. negative pregnancy test.

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Lmp was march 29, 2013 week before period due had brown and pink spotting light cramps still no period a week later? negative pregnancy test?

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Sexually active, 3 days late for period, brown spotting for 1 1/2 weeks, tired, nauseous, negative pregnancy test. what could this be?

A member asked:

I'm on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). cycles usually 28 days. i am two days late with my period with only brown spotting and a negative pregnancy test? chances i'm pregnant?

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Brown spotting 3 days before my period no smell and last less than a day, feeling unwell, tiredness, no sore breasts, negative pregnancy test?

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