Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I started having periods 9 months ago and i would skip months in the beginning. however, for weeks i have had constant spotting. why is this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Periods: At your age it is not unusual to have irregular periods but it should correct itself. If it persists see your doctor
Answered 5/16/2015
3.7k views
Thank
It is: probably due to hormonal variations. you are young it will straighten out in time
Answered 9/29/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've been on marvelon for 4 months and i want to skip my period. Is there a chance i will having spotting for more than 2 days from skipping it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I take Aviane continuously for 3 packs to skip period. I always spot in pack 3. Is there anyway to decrease spotting so I can get through 3rd pack?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
1st time user of bc and i want to skip my period, so since I am more prone to spotting, which will be more beneficial: skip placebo or only use half?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
1st time using BC and I want to skip period:what will better prevent spotting: taking 1st pill on 1st day of period or waiting a few days after period
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
4 days very light red spotting when wipe, didn't miss only bc pills took Plan B since 1 st mth on bc, pg test neg, normal for period to be this light?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can I miss a period and still be spotting?
Tried to skip my period by starting a new pack, but now i'm spotting. Have only taken the active pills so what should I do?
I miss my period 5 days already and today is my 6 days but now Im spotting with brownish color whats this mean?
Im spotting and have been for a week and I think its because last week I took a pill early instead of the normal time that I do .. today I took my last pill and I dont want my period so can I skip into a new pack and will It throw me off or make me ble
Just had checkup with gyno & yasmin bcp working normal. However, every time I decide to skip my period and start a new pack, 5 days in I'm having spotting. Running packs together doesn't seem to agree with me. Is there any logical explanation 4 this?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
