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What Causes Inter Menstrual Vaginal Spotting?
Hi, I m 18 years old and I am bleeding/spotting... It s been 10 days now since this has happen to me. I usually get my period twice a month every 3 to 4 months for example I ll get my period the first week of the month and then I get it the last week of the month. My period usually lasts for 4-6 days, I don t bleed a lot, only the first day of my period is heavy flow and then I have cramps and then rest of the days of my period is medium/light flow and I have no pain. I got my regular period on July 9th 2016 and it finished July 13th and then a week later I start having cramps and I went to the washroom and I saw blood coming out of my vagina. I thought it was my period coming twice in a month. Because I have a period tracker and it said my period was suppose to come twice next month. Sometimes my period tracker is not accurate. But I m still bleeding, I don t know what s happening to me. This has never happen to me! I need someone help. I do like to mention, I did had unprotected sex with my boyfriend but we always pull out and I took plan b but I always take plan b so idk if it s the plan b causing this problem. I m just scared
Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Hi,
When bleeding occurs for a 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 the right treatment can be recommened.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
When bleeding occurs for a 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 the right treatment can be recommened.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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