A 27-year-old member asked:
I have always had regular periods but this month i have had spotting/light bleeding for the last five days is this normal? color is light pink/red
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Dr. Martin Fielderanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
Most likely normmal: Its not unusual to have a different cycle now and then. If you are not using birth control, it is reasonable to check a pregnancy test.
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Dr. Carolyn Thompsonanswered
30 years experience
Last normal period?: When was your last normal period? Some women may have a few days of light bleeding or spotting between periods. This usually occurs around the time of ovulation. It is not dangerous for you, but can be annoying.
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
No: It is not normal , but if can happen due to a number of not serious cause or rarely from something serious.. If you are worried , you should go to your gyn for an exam and evaluation. If you elect to wait, you should be evaluated if it happens the next cycle also.
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