Spotting Between Periods - 4 Reasons it Happens

Spotting between periods is common. Here are four reasons it happens to most women and what to do about it.Every once in a while, your period may make an unexpected appearance right in the middle of your menstrual cycle. With one drop here or two drops there, spotting before your period is expected can take you by surprise. Should you be concerned?

1. Ovulation: Some women notice light spotting for a day or two after ovulation. This happens regularly
for some people. Ovulation is the time in your cycle when you are most fertile. If you are avoiding pregnancy, make sure you don’t get ovulation spotting mixed up with menstrual bleeding!

2. Contraception: Spotting between periods is a common side effect of hormonal birth control, like birth control pills, hormonal IUDS and patches, injections and implants. Spotting may occur when you start the contraceptive or shortly after you stop using it. If you experience “breakthrough bleeding” every month, let your doctor know. You might not be using the right birth control option for you.

3. Pregnancy: Many women experience spotting during pregnancy. It usually happens in the first few months. This can be harmless in a healthy pregnancy. If you are experiencing other symptoms of pregnancy, take a test to confirm that you are pregnancy. If you are pregnant, see a doctor
immediately. A doctor can help you get on the right track for pregnancy and make sure that your spotting isn’t caused by an ectopic pregnancy, which can be life-threatening if left untreated.

4. Menopause: As your body prepares to transition out of your child-bearing years, you may experience hormonal imbalances that cause spotting before your period or at odd times in between. This is a sign that you are starting the transition to menopause.

Yes! While spotting can happen regularly for some women, it can also be a sign of a larger problem. There are many serious conditions associated with spotting. Here are just a few: miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, thyroid issues, cancer, uterine fibroids or polyps, ovarian cysts or cervical or uterine cancer and many more.Let your doctor know if you are experiencing bleeding or spotting between periods so that he or she can help you explain the cause or catch a more serious condition as early as possible.

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