Question 1

i had laproscopy  two months ago, i  am getting red-brown spotting before a week of my cycle. is this normal , iam in ttc from three years?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Spotting before a period can happen for many reasons, but not all of them are cause for concern. For some women, spotting is just a natural part of their cycle, others it happens just intermittently and is caused by the type of birth control they're on.  It could also happen during ovulation.  If this is new spotting for you and continues to happen, please let your physician know!

Question 2

last cycle was 10 days late & lasted 3-4 days. next cycle is due in 8 days & i'm experiencing light red & brown spotting w/ small blood clots. why?

Accepted Answer

Contraceptive method: If on hormonal contraceptive, this can be normal break through bleeding.  If not on effective contraceptive, and sexual active, this could be implantation bleeding from the fertilized egg. Pregnancy test in 8 days, could be useful.

Question 3

hi do you know why i am getting red/brown spotting 2 weeks after my period, i was on my period for a week, i do have the implant in also?

Accepted Answer

Can cause bleeding: Irregular bleeding is a common and normal side effect of nexplanon. For some bleeding occurs less frequently than your normal cycle. For others more frequently.

Question 4

6 weeks preg.. brownish red blood today and have been having brown spotting since saturday.hcg done again today results were 36, 811. miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

NEED ULTRASOUND ASAP: The level is a bit high for 6 weeks
either you have twins or molar pregnancy or wrong edc.

Question 5

bright red then brown spotting on birth control? normal?

Accepted Answer

Many possible things: In the first 1-3 mos, spotting/irregular bleeding is quite common, and can occur even with perfect pill use. It doesn't mean there's a a problem.  
But if you've been on the pill for awhile, there are many possible causes of bleeding-- from infections, even stds, to polyps of the uterus or cervix, to fibroids, to missed pills, or other causes. See your doctor.

Question 6

my period normally last 5 - 6 days.  i had what i thought was a period on jul.4 brown spotting the 5 red by the 6 it was gone i started again on 25. y?

Accepted Answer

Hmm,: Take a pregnancy test. An ultrasound would also be helpful to see if any uterine abnormalities.

Question 7

i already had a week delayed period but it lasted 4 days and normal. after a week i had another brown spotting then for the 3rd day it got heavy red.

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: If you are sexually active and have new onset late/missed/abnormal menses, you could be pregnant and should take a pregnancy test. If you are not sexually active, then there is no worries. Just observe. If it becomes recurrent, you may want to talk to your doctor.

Question 8

25 to 26 day cycle.noticed very small amounts of brown spotting discharge w/ clear mucus on day 10. trace amount red blood after sex same day. normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It is within the realm of normalcy.  Talk with your doctor if you have particular questions.

Question 9

mc 10/26, since been having lite periods red followed by dark brown spotting. no cramping. very diff than my normal. will it regulate, going on 3month?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eventually, yes. Women at extremes of weight, thin/heavy, sometimes at increased risk for irregular cycles.  As well as thyroid problems.  If you had a miscarriage 3 months ago, it should start to regulate itself.  Likely nothing's wrong though, if you're doctor who took care of you during miscarriage didn't mention anything.  Of course birth control can help regulate, but most women ttc don't wan.

Question 10

i began light brown spotting 2 days after i had a normal period cycle.  it has gone on 5 days now and turned into bright red, and clotting.

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods: 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.

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I had laproscopy two months ago, i am getting red-brown spotting before a week of my cycle. is this normal , iam in ttc from three years?

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Last cycle was 10 days late & lasted 3-4 days. next cycle is due in 8 days & i'm experiencing light red & brown spotting w/ small blood clots. why?

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Hi do you know why i am getting red/brown spotting 2 weeks after my period, i was on my period for a week, i do have the implant in also?

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6 weeks preg.. brownish red blood today and have been having brown spotting since saturday.hcg done again today results were 36, 811. miscarriage?

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Bright red then brown spotting on birth control? normal?

A member asked:

My period normally last 5 - 6 days. i had what i thought was a period on jul.4 brown spotting the 5 red by the 6 it was gone i started again on 25. y?

A member asked:

I already had a week delayed period but it lasted 4 days and normal. after a week i had another brown spotting then for the 3rd day it got heavy red.

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25 to 26 day cycle.noticed very small amounts of brown spotting discharge w/ clear mucus on day 10. trace amount red blood after sex same day. normal?

A member asked:

Mc 10/26, since been having lite periods red followed by dark brown spotting. no cramping. very diff than my normal. will it regulate, going on 3month?

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I began light brown spotting 2 days after i had a normal period cycle. it has gone on 5 days now and turned into bright red, and clotting.

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