Question 1

is it normal to have spotting twice before your period after protected sex? 1st spotting 6 days after protected sex, 2nd spotting 10 days before perio

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Spotting can occur few days before your period or few days after, and all mean basically the same thing , you had an unusual cycle.  “extra tissue or irregularity can make the lining fragile; cause spotting at any time. The most common causes are benign polyps, fibroids, ovulation or getting your period, it can also be a sign of menopause  or pregnancy. Fibroids ; polyps are rare in your age group.

Question 2

so i am on lo loestrin fe. my boyfriend and i have sex using spermicidal condoms and he does not cum inside, however i am spotting a week before perio?

Accepted Answer

Menses irregular: Common occurrence and difficult to place a cause for it on any particular changes.  If you think that you somehow might be pregnant, get test urine strips otc and test yourself one week to 10 days after you miss your period (or not).  You should be fine.  Good luck.

Question 3

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 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

for what reasons was i spotting and then i missed a period?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: Have you been sexually active? If yes, one possibility is implantation spotting with cessation of period. Take a pregnancy test to find out if you are pregnant.

Question 7

i want my period , but i am spotting. did i just have my period?

Accepted Answer

Could be : Do a pg test to r/o preg and see your gyn for an evaluation, your gyn can check your hormones and do an ultrasound to accurtaely diagnose your problem.

Question 8

is it spotting or my period if no clots?

Accepted Answer

It could be: Menstrual periods are extremely variable.

Question 9

im not on my period, but im spotting. what is that?

Accepted Answer

You may have: Break through bleeding related to a hormone imbalance.

Question 10

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!

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Is it normal to have spotting twice before your period after protected sex? 1st spotting 6 days after protected sex, 2nd spotting 10 days before perio

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So i am on lo loestrin fe. my boyfriend and i have sex using spermicidal condoms and he does not cum inside, however i am spotting a week before perio?

A member asked:

Is spotting considered a period?

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Am i expercing spotting or period?

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I am spotting and i skipped a period?

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For what reasons was i spotting and then i missed a period?

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I want my period , but i am spotting. did i just have my period?

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Is it spotting or my period if no clots?

A member asked:

Im not on my period, but im spotting. what is that?

A member asked:

Does spotting count as a period ?

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