Question 1

with the light brown spotting after  a short period i was having pain. had an us in which they found a 3cm intrauterine mass. how fast couldit grow?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Repeat the ultrasound in 6 to 8 weeks and go from there. For now i think is the best option.

Question 2

brown spotting after an abnormally short period. what's this mean?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal bleeding: You may have some changes in your menstrual cycles that are normal but you are still ovulating.  Some women will have some spotting for days after their cycle ends or if they don't ovulate. I would monitor your cycles  and see if there are other symptoms as well to see if this is becoming a normal pattern for you. If it becomes a pattern, i would recommend you talk to your doctor about this.

Question 3

i had short period from 8/29 - 9/1 i'm on b/c pills. i missed a few pills my period has been regular. now i'm spotting dark blood today what's wrong ?

Accepted Answer

You might be pregnant: If you have been intimate without protection, during the time that you missed the pill, you might be pregnant.

Question 4

i have been on yasminelle 6 mo w/o side effects.i had a short period & 2days later light spotting&cramps for 2days.i had sex the day after  period end?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough: menstrual bleeding is usually due to fluctuations in your normal female hormones. If you have continued you BC, there should not be an issue; however, if you have missed pills, do a home pregnancy test and call your GYN if bleeding persists.

Question 5

what causes a short light period ? then pink spotting through out the month

Accepted Answer

PERIOD QUESTION: Menstrual irregularities are fairly common in women in their 20s. If this has never happened before, but does not reoccur with your next cycle, it is certainly something you may bring up at your next scheduled gynecology visit. However if this recurs or the symptoms change or worsen in any worriesome way, then schedule an appointment with the gynecologist sooner

Question 6

short, light period a week early then brown spotting. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: The main reason for light periods is change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: thyroid problems, eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives, perimenopause ; implantation bleeding in early pregnancy which rarely occurs.

Question 7

had a period that was shorter and was watery it ended 2 days ago now i have pink spotting what could that mean?

Accepted Answer

Leftover: the most likely explanation is that there was some blood left that needed to come out and is causing the pink spotting. If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test.  You can track your cycles over the next few months and see if they go back to normal. If not see an Obgyn and discuss options for cycle regulation

Question 8

cycle got shorter the last 18 months from 28 to 24-25 days and occasions spotting before period comes. does this mean my ovaries are ageing? age 30.

Accepted Answer

No: This type of gradual change in menstrual cycle length, even occasional spotting, can be considered normal.It is very possible that your cycle length will return to the longer length. You may be surprised to learn that all the eggs in your ovaries were present on the day you were born and they age right along with the rest of you.It's ok to be aware of your biologic clock; cycle length not an issue

Question 9

usually i had regular period for 7 days but this month it was shorter with normal flow for 2 days and light flow for 1 day then spotting for 1 day. ?

Accepted Answer

Light flow.: The main reason for light periods is a change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: implantation bleeding in early pregnancy, thyroid problems, eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives &amp; perimenopause.

Question 10

my period finished on 3rd december and i have had light spotting about 6pm for the last two nights for a short amount of time.  what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

It probably is norma: It probably is normal. Sometimes there can be slight blood left over and it may come after couple of days . It will stop but if it continues consult your Gynecologist

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With the light brown spotting after a short period i was having pain. had an us in which they found a 3cm intrauterine mass. how fast couldit grow?

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Brown spotting after an abnormally short period. what's this mean?

A member asked:

I had short period from 8/29 - 9/1 i'm on b/c pills. i missed a few pills my period has been regular. now i'm spotting dark blood today what's wrong ?

A member asked:

I have been on yasminelle 6 mo w/o side effects.i had a short period & 2days later light spotting&cramps for 2days.i had sex the day after period end?

A member asked:

What causes a short light period ? then pink spotting through out the month

A member asked:

Short, light period a week early then brown spotting. what is this?

A member asked:

Had a period that was shorter and was watery it ended 2 days ago now i have pink spotting what could that mean?

A member asked:

Cycle got shorter the last 18 months from 28 to 24-25 days and occasions spotting before period comes. does this mean my ovaries are ageing? age 30.

A member asked:

Usually i had regular period for 7 days but this month it was shorter with normal flow for 2 days and light flow for 1 day then spotting for 1 day. ?

A member asked:

My period finished on 3rd december and i have had light spotting about 6pm for the last two nights for a short amount of time. what is wrong with me?

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