Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
She just recently had her menarche so i understand that they start off irregular but it's is a week or so late. during that time she has been experiencing brown spotting but no actual period. what does this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Brown spotting: usually indicates dried blood (from previous period(s). I would personally RELAX about this issue. If your 14 year old is otherwise HEALTHY PATIENCE is this best kind of advice I can give you.... Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 6/20/2018
325 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My period was late by a week. When it finally came, it was only a day long and now I am only...Kind of spotting? It's brown. What does this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is there something wrong with my period? I was a week late on my period. I was spotting yesturday/ which was brown and today its an actual flow but it is still brown? Its really scaring me. Is this normal? I've never had this before. I have been checked f
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had an irregular period two weeks ago.. Now brown spotting.What does this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Last month my period lasted only two days and was very light. Now my period is late and am discharging brown mixed with spotting. What could this mean
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Does brown spotting for one day count as menarche? My daughter is 12. 65.5" tall and 125lbs/
I've been having irregular periods since the onset of my first period (menarche) since 2013. I've taken tests and taken medications for but it's still irregular. What should I do? And just today I noticed a little tear around my clitoris, it hurts?
I have always had irregular periods since Menarche (age12). Now I'm 25. Last few cycle lengths were 36,35,33,40,33,32,42,39,39,39,34 days. Should I be concerned about this? which day of my cycle should I take my first pregnancy test,if I am planning?
Took planB last month, had week of thick brown blood at irregular time. This month i had brief thick spotting 3 days ago, idk when to expect my period?
Ive had an irregular period (spotting) for about a week now and my actual period is coming next week...this is the first time thats happened, will I still get my monthly period or no? And is this common? Hoping not cancer. Please advise. Thank you?
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
