Question 1

is spotting considered a period?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Spotting is usually not associated with the normal menstrual period (menses). However some menses can be light and present like spotting.  If you are generally regular with your menses and the "spotting" is occurring at a different time period then it's probably not your menstrual period.

Question 2

is spotting considered too be your first period? asking for my daughter.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just love her the way you wanted at her age; and for evermore.

Question 3

does spotting count as a period ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In some people it can. If the woman has a condition and does not produce much estrogen then spotting would be a period. People on continuous cycling of oral contraceptive who go off can have light to spotting for a period. The use of Progesterone can inhibit the growth of the uterine lining so all you might get is spotting. I'm probably leaving others out, out of room too!

Question 4

am i expercing spotting or period?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Is it the time that your period would normally occur - if yes - it might be a light period. Is it as heavy as your normal period?

Question 5

i am spotting and i skipped a period?

Accepted Answer

Period: If you had sex recently and suggest you do a home pregnancy test

Question 6

why i am spotting after 19 days period?

Accepted Answer

Please see your: Gynecologist if your period has lasted for 19 days. This could lead to anemia. Take care.

Question 7

spotting 15 days before period what it means?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough: This is breakthrough bleeding and at 46 years of age it can be normal.  One episode is likely due to hormonal shifts, but should it continue you should see a gynecologist to make sure that there are no uterine abnormalities or precancer risks.  As we age, there can be greater swings in hormones and irregular bleeding patterns are common.  If happens multiple times, see your doctor.

Question 8

what can cause spotting before a lady's period?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: Hormonal imbalance. I recommend seeing your local primary care physician to help you come up with a treatment plan.

Question 9

spotting a week before period, what can this mean?

Accepted Answer

Often it means: Not enough progestterone in relation to estrogen, but can be form other causes like fibroids, polyps, etc., plese see your gyn for an evaluation.

Question 10

what r reasons for spotting after 19 days of period?

Accepted Answer

If you have had : Your period for 19 days - that warrants gynecologic evaluation. If you are having spotting 19 days after your period - that could be break through bleeding related to imbalances of Progesterone and estrogen.

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