Question 1

i have a fibroid and am experiencing low back pain & spotting in early pregnancy at 6 weeks - could the fibroid be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Should see doc ASAP: Although spotting is very common during early pregnancy, the associated back pain is concerning. If your fibroids normally cause you to have back pain with your period, this may also be so. But, if this is new, it is more concerning. I recommend getting checked out by your OB doc asap. Congrats on the pregnancy and good luck to you.

Question 2

if a girl got a "period" right on time and it was very normal for her, some women do bleed heavy even more than just spotting in early pregnancy, have a neg preg test 33 days after sex and 4 days after bleeding started. was it period? test accurate?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you are not pregnant and safe but practicing safe sex +/- contraceptive use so you do not have to worry in the future.

Question 3

does every woman experience spotting in her early pregnancy, and when might it happen? how long does it last!?

Accepted Answer

: Not all, 15 to 20 percent of pregnant people experience bleeding in the first trimester, only last a couple hours without any associated symptom, and just spotting (a few drops, not enough to cover a panty liner).

Question 4

when is spotting not normal in early pregnancy? 3-4 weeks and light spotting today on day i was supposed to start normal period.

Accepted Answer

Bleeding in preg: Any bleeding during pregnancy needs to be evaluated promptly by your doctor. About 50% of women experience some degree of bleeding in early pregnancy making it very common but not normal. Most are fine but sometimes bleeding can indicate a tubal pregnancy or miscarriage. Get checked.

Question 5

i'm having very light spotting & mild cramps in early pregnancy i'm 3 months postpartum & had no period since giving birth. could this be miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Possibly, two blood tests 48 hours apart can give the answer, but if it is, sadly, nothing can be done to avoid it.

Question 6

why am i spotting early in pregnancy? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Should not: Bleeding during pregnancy may be common but it is never normal and should always be evaluated by your doctor. In most cases things are fine but bleeding can be a sign of pregnancy complications.

Question 7

cause of spotting in early weeks of pregnancy is it alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Spotting in early pregnancy is not uncommon. 
You should abstain from alcohol, with or without spotting.
Take pre-natal vitamins and see a doctor for the sake of your and your baby's health.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 8

is it possible to have spotting on early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Very common to see spotting in early pregnancy.

Question 9

what is spotting during early pregnancy and is it a bad thing?

Accepted Answer

Mild spotting for a: Couple of days, at the time of implantation is within the normal findings. If spotting has persisted or is more than minimal, you should consult your doctor.

Question 10

cycle was on for 2 days. stopped on third day. now i am spotting. what's going on? could it be possible early pregnancy?  help. just concerned.

Accepted Answer

Wait then check. : Seems like a change. Wait a week or so then do a UPT...

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Spotting in early pregnancy

A member asked:

I have a fibroid and am experiencing low back pain & spotting in early pregnancy at 6 weeks - could the fibroid be the cause?

A member asked:

If a girl got a "period" right on time and it was very normal for her, some women do bleed heavy even more than just spotting in early pregnancy, have a neg preg test 33 days after sex and 4 days after bleeding started. was it period? test accurate?

A member asked:

Does every woman experience spotting in her early pregnancy, and when might it happen? how long does it last!?

A member asked:

When is spotting not normal in early pregnancy? 3-4 weeks and light spotting today on day i was supposed to start normal period.

A member asked:

I'm having very light spotting & mild cramps in early pregnancy i'm 3 months postpartum & had no period since giving birth. could this be miscarriage?

A member asked:

Why am i spotting early in pregnancy? is this normal?

A member asked:

Cause of spotting in early weeks of pregnancy is it alcohol?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have spotting on early pregnancy?

A member asked:

What is spotting during early pregnancy and is it a bad thing?

A member asked:

Cycle was on for 2 days. stopped on third day. now i am spotting. what's going on? could it be possible early pregnancy? help. just concerned.

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