Question 1

is cramping spotting and backaches a sighn of implantation at 3-4dpo?

Accepted Answer

Spotting maybe: Implantation can cause minor spotting but typically will not cause major cramping or backache.

Question 2

i have pcos i currently started taking clomid (clomiphene) on cycle day 5-9 now i'm spotting brown 6 days post ovulation what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

?: Brown blood is old blood. It means you had some sort of bleeding in the past. It takes time for the old blood to show up as spotting. Therefore, what it means is hard to say but not necessarily abnormal.

Question 3

what is spotting?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Spotting is usually light menstrual bleed that occurs at a time other than your normal period. It can be due to pregnancy, hormonal variations and changes, occasionally stress, etc.

Question 4

what causes brown spotting?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Does this occur after physical activity or after sex? Are you on the birth control pill? Have you gained or lost weight recently?  If this started recently, it may be due to a polyp on the cervix or inside your uterus.  An ultrasound may help to identify what is going on.

Question 5

does plan b cause spotting?

Accepted Answer

It can: Potential Side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take pregnancy test &amp; notify Dr if your period is 7 or &gt; days late.

Question 6

will luprolex cause spotting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it will...: Luprolex for females is one of brand names of leuprolide to competitively and eventfully decrease estrogen production; hence, its injection will cause expected uterine bleeding leading to potential need for treating blood-loss-related anemia. More? Ask your treating gyn-doc timely. Best wish to health...

Question 7

what does light spotting mean?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual bleeding: Light spotting refers to  a small amount of vaginal blood flow, like a very light period.  It can be normal to have spotting with ovulation or at the beginning or end of a normal period, or during the sugar pill week if taking birth control pill.  If it happens while pregnant or after menopause, it should be checked out.

Question 8

can i take plan b while spotting?

Accepted Answer

Yes if needed : If you are within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse and are not on birth control then taking Plan B can decrease the risk of getting pregnant. Spotting now will have no effect.

Question 9

why do i keep spotting on and off?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are spotting mid cycle between periods, it is likely due to ovulation.  If you are spotting off and on and not having periods, then it is likely anovulatory breakthrough bleeding - and you should see your doctor for treatment options.  If you are spotting off and on and having regular periods, you need to see your doctor as you may have a polyp, infection, fibroids, or endometriosis.

Question 10

what doea ovulation spotting mean?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Spotting is a small amount of vaginal bleeding that can occur which is unrelated to ovulatory cycles.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Spotting 4dpo

A member asked:

Is cramping spotting and backaches a sighn of implantation at 3-4dpo?

A member asked:

I have pcos i currently started taking clomid (clomiphene) on cycle day 5-9 now i'm spotting brown 6 days post ovulation what does that mean?

A member asked:

What is spotting?

A member asked:

What causes brown spotting?

A member asked:

Does plan b cause spotting?

A member asked:

Will luprolex cause spotting?

A member asked:

What does light spotting mean?

A member asked:

Can i take plan b while spotting?

A member asked:

Why do i keep spotting on and off?

A member asked:

What doea ovulation spotting mean?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?