Light Bleeding In The Middle Of The Cycle. Should I Be Concerned?

Posted on Wed, 12 Sep 2012

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Question : hi there, i am 37 and have experienced some light bleeding in the middle of my cycle. It has gone on for the past 3 days. No other symptoms. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If this intermenstrual bleeding has happened for the first time then it is likely to be due to an early period due to mild hormonal disturbance. You need to watch for the bleeding to subside spontaneously over next 3-4 days.
In case the bleeding is heavy or it continues for a longer period or this happens again in the next cycle then you should consider visiting a gynecologist for a proper examination and hormonal therapy to regularize your periods.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (20 hours later)

thank you for your reply , I was unsure if the bleeding was a sign of cervical cancer so i have been feeling quite anxious .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Cervical cancer is one of the causes of intermenstrual bleeding. But in your case since the bleeding is continuous, a hormonal imbalance seems more likely.
In case the bleeding is recurrent then a physical examination by a gynecologist is necessary to detect the cause.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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