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What Causes Inter Menstrual Vaginal Spotting?

Hi, I m having menstrual problems. I usually have a moderate heavy flow with clotting and lasts up to 8-10 days. its pretty consistent too, sometimes I miss a month but not a lot. I did not have my period in November, I thought it was just like before. than starting December 16, I got very little light pink blood that kept coming and going. The blood slowly got darker and more started coming but its still very washed out and light. I get what looks like a brown discharge now too. I usually get bad cramps and I haven t had any yet. This is very unusual and nothing like this happened before. This is still going on and I haven t made a doctors appointment yet. Am I ok!?
posted on Sat, 6 Jan 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

No, you are not okay, you need to see a gynaecologist. You may need some uterine tonics or hormonal therapy. You will have to go through some simple investigations & medications. There is nothing to fear but delays often result in worsening of the situation. Brown discharge needs to get investigated for it may affect your fertility if neglected. Take iron & calcium rich food. Some B Complex vitamin supplements will help your general health. See a doctor at the earliest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Inter Menstrual Vaginal Spotting?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, you are not okay, you need to see a gynaecologist. You may need some uterine tonics or hormonal therapy. You will have to go through some simple investigations & medications. There is nothing to fear but delays often result in worsening of the situation. Brown discharge needs to get investigated for it may affect your fertility if neglected. Take iron & calcium rich food. Some B Complex vitamin supplements will help your general health. See a doctor at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.