what is the difference between breakthrough bleeding and spotting?
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Breakthrough bleeding refers to vaginal bleeding or spotting that occurs between menstrual periods or while pregnant. The blood is usually either light red or dark reddish brown, much like the blood at the beginning or end of a period. However, depending on the cause, it may resemble regular menstrual blood.
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Another good indicator the bleeding may be due to spotting, is if you don't have any other menstrual symptoms, like breast tenderness or cramping. If you normally have these symptoms right before your period, but they aren't present during the time you notice some irregular bleeding, then it's probably spotting.
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Mid-cycle or ovulation bleeding is characterised by light spotting and can happen if the egg ruptures in the ovary or there is a change in the level of estrogen causing the uterine lining to shed. Implantation bleeding occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself in the uterine lining.
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Spotting refers to any light bleeding outside of your typical menstrual period. It usually isn't serious. It looks like — as the name suggests — small spots of pink or red on your underwear, toilet paper, or cloth.
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Breakthrough bleeding on the pill usually stops within three to six months of starting the pill.
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When you first start using NuvaRing, you may also notice spotting between your periods. This is called breakthrough bleeding. It's very common with use of hormonal birth control such as NuvaRing. The spotting should go away within a few cycles.
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However, spotting is sometimes an early sign of pregnancy or an indication of hormonal changes in the body. Spotting is light, irregular bleeding from the vagina that is noticeable but not substantial enough to soak a pad or liner.
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However, at the end of 1 year <10% of women will still continue to experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting. These numbers may be influenced by a proportion of women with repeated bleeding disturbances who discontinue HRT early.
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Breakthrough bleeding or spotting between periods while on a new form of birth control happens to a lot of women. Breakthrough bleeding is most likely to occur within the first couple of months after starting the pill, or if a woman is late when taking the pill.
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Along with breakthrough bleeding, you may experience: heavy bleeding during your menstrual period. periods lasting more than one week. pain or pressure in your pelvis.
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These are the key differences between implantation bleeding and a period: Color. Whether heavy or light, most women are familiar with the color of their period (usually a bright to dark red). Implantation bleeding, however, is typically light pink to dark brown (rust-colored) in color.
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Sometimes breakthrough bleeding can occur, even though you are taking the Pill continuously. If the bleeding is light or just 'spotting' that lasts for two or three days, keep taking the hormone pills daily as you have been.
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Spotting vs. period differences Spotting refers to very light vaginal bleeding or brown discharge that occurs mid-cycle between menstrual periods. Menstrual periods are the monthly bleeding that occur in women of reproductive age. Spotting may be due to a number of causes.
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Up to 1 in 5 people experience breakthrough bleeding when first taking the contraceptive pill (6). It is not usually a cause for concern and will often stop after a few weeks or months (7). Others will need to try a different pill brand, with different levels of hormones.
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Symptoms of spotting Spotting usually is much lighter bleeding than normal menstrual bleeding. Unlike a normal period, it usually is so light that a pad or tampon is not required. Spotting may be red or brown in color and occurs when you are not having your regular period.
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Spotting may or may not occur leading up to menstruation. It is typically brownish, sometimes greasy, and usually occurs over 1-2 days. However, the first day of the cycle is always considered to be the first day of active bright red bleeding and flow.
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Monthly sequential preparations should produce regular, predictable and acceptable period-like bleeds. Erratic breakthrough bleeding is common in the first 3–6 months of continuous combined and long-cycle HRT regimens (with no regular period-like bleeds).