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What Causes Constant Vaginal Spotting?
30 yr old female, no lost or terminated pregnancies, 2 children. Got mirena in either late 2013/early 2014. I don t normally have a period, except a couple days of very light spotting here and there (nothing too consistent). I started spotting a few days ago and am still. But yesterday I noticed a large, what seemed to be a clot, after I went pee. My urine is normal, though I was a bit dehydrated. My suspicion was either kidney stone (I have a couple small dormant stones in my right kidney) or bladder infection. But I thought both of those things changed the urine color. I have wiped and peed out more of this and it s dark red and sort of gooey. I ve been spotting about 3 days and had the large clump (i did take a picture because it s something I ve never seen before) come out yesterday.
Fri, 8 Mar 2019
Hi,
When bleeding occurs for longer period than it is usually as in your case then there are few possible causes and most common is a hormone imbalance. PCOS is one of the causes of hormonal imbalance. While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition.
Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options. Other potential other causes of bleeding between periods include a growth in the uterus or cervix, stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness.
Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam. Diagnostic tests can help your doctor find the cause of the bleeding. Your doctor may draw blood to check hormone levels. Then right treatment can be recommend.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
When bleeding occurs for longer period than it is usually as in your case then there are few possible causes and most common is a hormone imbalance. PCOS is one of the causes of hormonal imbalance. While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition.
Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options. Other potential other causes of bleeding between periods include a growth in the uterus or cervix, stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness.
Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam. Diagnostic tests can help your doctor find the cause of the bleeding. Your doctor may draw blood to check hormone levels. Then right treatment can be recommend.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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