Question 1

i have brown spotting between periods?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Brown is usually older blood and it can mean you aren't ovulating as much as usual, but can be associated with a cervical infection and endometrial polyps as well.  Its relatively common in your mid 40's.

Question 2

28 yr old, brown spotting between periods, mostly mid cycle. transvaginal u/sound showed small fibroid. smear normal. why is it happening i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Mid cycle spotting is not unusual and is not indicative of any specific disease. I would however see a gynecologist as you may need hormone therapy to resolve this.

Question 3

why arnt my periods flowing out easily, it is usually just brown spotting n dark brown/black clots n stringy bits, last 2/3 days wat cud b the problem?

Accepted Answer

Irregular cycles: 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, hormonal changes,  fibroids and polyps 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.

Question 4

how come i have dark brown spotting and a late period?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Spotting is  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, hormonal changes, polyps and fibroid 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.

Question 5

after my period for about three days i got dark brown spotting, but a week had past since my period what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Old blood: The dark brown spotting can be old blood and tissue that is being expelled.  I would  not fret.

Question 6

for 1,5 years after stopping bc pills i'm experiencing  dark brown spotting for a week before period. what can stop it except going with bc again?

Accepted Answer

Exam: The first step is an examination to determine if a cause is found. Endometrial polyps, infections, fibroids and hormonal changes can cause irregular spotting. Birth control is one way to treat irregular bleeding. Progesterone is another. If an infection is found it should be treated. If a polyp is found it can be removed.

Question 7

my period 33 days late. its been 54 days since the first day my last period. i just started light pink, now dark brown spotting.! what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test: If you are an otherwise healthy woman and your period is 33 days late, you should probably take a home pregnancy test and/or schedule an appointment with your ob.  There are many possible causes for a late period.

Question 8

for past 4 years, i had 3 to 5 days dark brown spotting before my period and 2 days brown spotting after my period. what is problem?can be corrected?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: If you haven't had a pap/pelvic examination in the past 3 years, you need to be examined.  Could possibly be hormonal but you would probably have irregular periods.  Could be physical, such as if the lining of the uterus builds up too much over time. A lot more information would be needed to narrow the list of possibilities.  See your family doctor or gynecologist.

Question 9

why do i have dark brown spotting at time of period?

Accepted Answer

Old blood-mucous: a cobination of old blood with vaginal/cervical mucous. Make sure to have the discharge checked  for infection ( culture )

Question 10

hi, i'm a thirteen and found some brown/dark brown spotting a day or so ago and i haven't got my 1st period yet. is it coming? my mum had this too.

Accepted Answer

1st menstrual cycle: Seems like it's here! The first year can be very irregular. We expect it to normalize after the first year.

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I have brown spotting between periods?

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28 yr old, brown spotting between periods, mostly mid cycle. transvaginal u/sound showed small fibroid. smear normal. why is it happening i'm worried?

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Why arnt my periods flowing out easily, it is usually just brown spotting n dark brown/black clots n stringy bits, last 2/3 days wat cud b the problem?

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How come i have dark brown spotting and a late period?

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After my period for about three days i got dark brown spotting, but a week had past since my period what does this mean?

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For 1,5 years after stopping bc pills i'm experiencing dark brown spotting for a week before period. what can stop it except going with bc again?

A member asked:

My period 33 days late. its been 54 days since the first day my last period. i just started light pink, now dark brown spotting.! what could this be?

A member asked:

For past 4 years, i had 3 to 5 days dark brown spotting before my period and 2 days brown spotting after my period. what is problem?can be corrected?

A member asked:

Why do i have dark brown spotting at time of period?

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Hi, i'm a thirteen and found some brown/dark brown spotting a day or so ago and i haven't got my 1st period yet. is it coming? my mum had this too.

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