What Does Spotting Before Periods And Abdominal Bloating Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2014

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Question : Spotted red a day before period was due. Period didn't come no clear discharge. Bloated abdomen, breast soar go from normal to constipated, but don't stay constipated long. Abdomen feels soft at the bottom hard on sides. Took pregnancy test at home two days after seeing spotting that lasted a few mins was there when I went to bathroom 20 mins later went again nothing there was gone, again no sticky discharge just brief red spotting.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I suggest to undergo one blood test for beta-hCG to rule out pregnancy or early miscarriage. It is more reliable than home pregnancy test. Hormonal imbalance, stress, pelvic or vaginal infection, old endometrial tissue etc can cause this type of clinical feature. You must consult with your doctor following the blood test for other relevant investigations (like ultrasound scan, hormone test etc) in absence of period. In the mean time, you would maintain genital hygiene properly, drink more water and take healthy diet. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (14 minutes later)

Is it possible for it to.be implementation.bleeding when red in color, lasting a few mins n no sticky discharge? Plus my stomach is very bloated

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for follow up query. Implantation bleeding usually starts 10 days after ovulation. However, it may be seen prior to period due date or just after missed period. It is better to get tested to confirm the diagnosis. Blood beta-hCG test is highly sensitive in early weeks than home pregnancy test. Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion. All the best and good luck. Regards, Dr Soumen

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar