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What Causes Delayed Period And Vaginal Spotting?

I m late for my period which isn t necessarily all that unusual. I had spotting in July for a couple days and now I ve been spotting only when I wipe for last 5 days. I m not thinking I m pg but that would only be the logical answer. Could it be something else?
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Diabetologist 's  Response
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.
You are right that you could be pregnant as your period is delayed. You could also have spotting during pregnancy, but that is not normal. Any spotting during pregnancy should be assessed by your ObGyn, normally blood tests are done and an ultrasound scan is done to rule out a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

If you have been having delayed periods then there is a possibility that you could be having hormonal imbalance. Spotting can be a consequence of hormonal imbalance.

Spotting can also occur due to cervical erosion. This is a harmless condition, where the cells from the inside of your cervix (neck of womb) migrate outwards. These cells are more friable and easily bleed. This is visible to you as spotting.

You could do a pregnancy test. Based on the report, you could consult your ObGyn.


I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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What Causes Delayed Period And Vaginal Spotting?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. You are right that you could be pregnant as your period is delayed. You could also have spotting during pregnancy, but that is not normal. Any spotting during pregnancy should be assessed by your ObGyn, normally blood tests are done and an ultrasound scan is done to rule out a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. If you have been having delayed periods then there is a possibility that you could be having hormonal imbalance. Spotting can be a consequence of hormonal imbalance. Spotting can also occur due to cervical erosion. This is a harmless condition, where the cells from the inside of your cervix (neck of womb) migrate outwards. These cells are more friable and easily bleed. This is visible to you as spotting. You could do a pregnancy test. Based on the report, you could consult your ObGyn. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru