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What Does Inter Menstrual Vaginal Spotting Indicate?

I am a 44 yo woman, 3 children- c-sections for all 3, tubal 20 years ago, always had a heavy period, last year i had a period last about 5 weeks, i had to have a blood transfuison, after that my periods were very light lasted 3-4 days, and were regular... i started another episode this month, going on 3 weeks now but not consistent, nothing durning the day then a little at night, or very little during the day and nothing at night
Mon, 12 Feb 2018
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Dear inter-menstrual spotting may be due to hormonal fluctuations that occur at the very beginning of your reproductive life cycle (menarche, the onset of periods) or toward the end (menopause, when periods stop) are often likely culprits. Also seen in hormonal pills , progesterone implant.
Skipping a pill or two may also bring on spotting. "If you're on birth control pills and you missed a pill, that can also make you have bleeding between your cycles, and I wouldn't be so worried."
Bleeding can signal a sexually transmitted infection (STI); such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, that should be treated promptly. Often, the cervix can be very friable [eroded] or just bleed very easily from the infection. Some time endometrial hyperplasia and polyps may present like this.

Please consult your gynecologist she will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care

Regards
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Does Inter Menstrual Vaginal Spotting Indicate?

Hello Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic Dear inter-menstrual spotting may be due to hormonal fluctuations that occur at the very beginning of your reproductive life cycle (menarche, the onset of periods) or toward the end (menopause, when periods stop) are often likely culprits. Also seen in hormonal pills , progesterone implant. Skipping a pill or two may also bring on spotting. If you re on birth control pills and you missed a pill, that can also make you have bleeding between your cycles, and I wouldn t be so worried. Bleeding can signal a sexually transmitted infection (STI); such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, that should be treated promptly. Often, the cervix can be very friable [eroded] or just bleed very easily from the infection. Some time endometrial hyperplasia and polyps may present like this. Please consult your gynecologist she will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care Regards Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist