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What Could Cause Spotting For Over A Week?

Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2022

Question: Hi I am still very worried about spotting for 8 days. It is only noticable when using a tampon. It has gone from brown to red and keeps changing. I feel sick with worry that it is a sign of cervical cancer. My period was due on the 12th July. Can you please help before I go insane with worry. Thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Internal examination and smear examination

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The Periods can be scanty due to hormonal disturbance.
However, other causes of prolonged spotting can be due to cervical erosion, premalignant or malignant condition.
For this , you need to consult an OBGYN specialist and get a proper internal examination along with Liquid based cytology or pap smear of the cervix to rule out any such condition.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

I have been checking several times with a tampon and there is a little red blood still. Could checking with thw tampon have irritated my cervix and caused the bleeding?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be a cause

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, irritation from tampon can be cause.

Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

Hello. I have since checked and I have found some red stringy discharge but it has no odour. I am worried sick.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult an OBGYN

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You should consult an OBGYN specialist for proper internal examination and smear examination.
Only that will confirm the diagnosis.
Do not panic beforehand.

Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj