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
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Martin Fielder answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 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 Thompson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 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 Patterson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 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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