Question 1

what is spotting?

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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 2

how heavy can spotting get?

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Spotting: The delicate hormonal balance and cyclical changes your body undergoes during your cycle can cause marked differences in the amount of "spotting" you can experience during your cycle. However, "heavy" bleeding should always be reported to your gynecologist in casese it signified the onset of something else, such as a uterine or cervical polyp, underlying your situation.

Question 3

how long does spotting last?

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A few days: Generally, most menstrual cycles are 5-7 days in length.  The first 3-5 of these will involve moderate to heavy flow of menstrual blood.   The last 2-3 days will be more what many ladies will consider spotting.  Spotting that occurs outside the cycle or ever during pregnancy can be from serious issues ANS should be brought to the attention of your doctor.

Question 4

what does spotting look like?

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Pink or red tinges: "spotting" usually refers to mild or moderate vaginal bleeding that is either before, during, or after menses. Most women who say that they have spotting would be seeing tinges, streaks or spots of pink or red on underwear or liners. It can be normal but it can also be a sign of hormonal imbalance. If it is during a state of pregnancy it must be immediately evaluated even though it might be normal.

Question 5

how do i know if i am spotting?

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You will see blood: If you begin spotting you will see blood on your panties. Depending on what trimester you are in, spotting can mean many different things. Contact your provider for evaluation if spotting occurs.

Question 6

why is i'm spotting again today?

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We need...: We need more information.Depending on other symptoms and factors are the possible reasons which are multiple. It could be pregnancy, infection, if you are in birth control pill this could cause it, ovarian cysts, etc. Follow up with a gynecologist on this.

Question 7

why do i have spotting frequently?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: If you are pregnant then spotting needs to be evaluated immediately. If you are not pregnant then you will need to be evaluated for infections, polyps, fibroids, hormonal imbalances etc. Many have spotting from various birth control methods. There are many things that can cause this.

Question 8

when does spotting occur in a cycle?

Accepted Answer

Anytime: Answering your question as stated spotting can occur anytime during a menstrual cycle when you are not actually on your menses.  Sometimes it can occur midcycle when ovulation is occurring.

Question 9

how can i stop spotting immediately?

Accepted Answer

Double the pill: Double your ocp or try a drug called lystedalysteda which requires a rx, assuming u aren't pregnant or having other issues.

Question 10

how long does spotting usually last?

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Variable as it can be from birth control pills/devices/ shots,  variation, from impending miscarriage ,ectopic. Follow up with doc

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