Is bleeding in between periods a bad thing?
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yes please see your doctor.
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First of all, it is very important that you see a doctor ASAP.  Here is some information that I found:\n\nWhat is abnormal vaginal bleeding?\n\nThe usual cause of vaginal bleeding is menstruation (the monthly period). However, any vaginal bleeding that is not normal menstrual bleeding or mid- cycle spotting (which often occurs during the first few months of taking the oral contraceptive pill) may be abnormal and must be investigated. This is because it may be a sign of a problem within the vagina, uterus (womb) or ovaries. This includes irregular or excessively heavy menstrual bleeding, and any vaginal bleeding in a woman who has passed the menopause.\n\nIn teenage girls, the first few periods can be irregular and of varying degrees of heaviness, and this is not abnormal. Around the time of the menopause, menstrual bleeding often becomes irregular, and again this is not abnormal.\n\nHRT (hormone replacement therapy) may also cause harmless bleeding in postmenopausal women who have stopped having periods.\n\nWhat causes abnormal vaginal bleeding and who is at risk? Abnormal vaginal bleeding may occur between the normal menstrual bleeds (intermenstrual bleeding) or it may take the form of unusually heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). In postmenopausal women, it may develop after a number of years without any vaginal bleeding. It can be caused by a number of things, including:\n\nhormone imbalances, \ninjury to the vagina or vulva, \nsexual abuse, \ninfection in the uterus, \npolyps and fibroids (benign growths) in the uterus, \ncancer of the cervix, \ncancer of the uterus, \nsome cancers of the ovaries, \ncomplications of an early (possibly \nunknown) pregnancy, for example, \nectopic pregnancy or threatened miscarriage.\nHormonal imbalances are by far the most common cause, and the problem usually occurs during the reproductive years.\n\nHow do doctors diagnose abnormal vaginal bleeding?\n\nIf you are concerned about irregular or excessively heavy bleeding, you must see your GP or gynaecologist and explain the problem. The doctor will carry out an internal examination, looking for any obvious points of bleeding. The doctor will usually also perform a speculum examination, in which a sterile device is inserted into the vagina in order to view the cervix. A cervical smear test (‘Pap’ smear) may be carried out at this point. Finally, the doctor will feel for any enlargement of the uterus and ovaries by simultaneously pressing on your stomach and palpating inside the vagina.\n\n\n\nBlood tests may be undertaken to make sure that you are not anaemic and to check your hormone levels. If you have not yet passed through the menopause, the timing of these blood tests is important and the doctor will explain the best time in your monthly cycle to have them done. Your doctor may also suggest that a pregnancy test be performed.\n\nFurther tests, such as an ultrasound scan of the uterus, may be recommended. This is a simple test in which gel is placed on the lower abdomen and a special scanner is moved through the gel. If necessary, a vaginal ultrasound may occasionally be performed, in which the scanner is placed inside the vagina instead of on the abdomen. In this way, clearer and more accurate views of the uterus can be obtained.\n\nA hysteroscopy may be indicated. This involves a long fine telescope, used to look at the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) from the inside, usually under general anaesthetic. It may be performed as a day case or it may involve an overnight stay in hospital. At the start of the procedure, the doctor dilates the cervix slightly, so that the telescope can be inserted through the cervix towards the inside of the uterus. With this technique, it is possible to take a biopsy (remove tissue for examination) from specific areas of the lining of the uterus.\n\nWhat is the treatment for abnormal vaginal bleeding?\n\n\nSelf-care action plan If you notice unusual bleeding, you should check that it is genuine
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Bleeding for longer than your normal period is not a good sign. There is something else going on, could possibly be a tumor. Go see a doc as soon as you can.
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could be heavy bleeding. clotting when having your periods is natural. Don't panic. Unless you have a valid reason to think it's a miscarriage. Go to a gyno if thati s the case. But miscarriages that happen in the first few months of preganancy pass unnoticed. And your age. God, ppl have babies in their late 40s so it's not menopause. But seriously, just ask your mom. Those things sort of run in the family.
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Get yourself to a doctor! Please don't let shyness scare you off. There is probably a free clinic in your area and I suggest you take advantage of it. If not, try a Planned Parenthood. You say your discharge has blood in it? While it's normal to have discharge between periods and even something called breakthrough bleeding, having discharge with blood and pain is not normal.\n\nPID(pelvic inflammatory disease), gonorrhea(an STD), yeast infection, bacterial infection, ovarian cysts, bladder infection, endometriosis, even cancer can cause your symptoms.\n\nPlease please go to a doctor. Your reproductive health and you life could depend on it. Good luck
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You can spot inbtween cycles, especially if you are on birth control, and you can have slight bleeding when you have "stopped" your period.  Be safe and go to your gyno to make sure you don't have any other problems.
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Its normal its a foreign object in your body and your body us trying to get rid of it by bleeding and flushing it out. At the time of insertion you may restart your cycle and many women complain they will get their period again. If you go more than a week with heavy bleeding I would go to the Dr and if the cramping worsens. Now by heavy what do you mean? are you having to change your pad every 2-3 hours?
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Your period was over just last week and now it's back. Maybe this has been happening regularly the last few months. Maybe it's the first time it has happened to you. Whether it's the first time you have experienced irregular bleeding between periods, or just another month of spotting, metrorrhagia (the medical term for irregular bleeding or spotting between periods) is frustrating and can lead to a lot of worry thinking something is seriously wrong. \n\nWhat is normal menstruation?\nNormal menstrual bleeding lasts about five days, and although it may seem like you are losing a lot more blood, the amount of blood lost during your period is only about two to eight tablespoons. Menstruation occurs on average every 28 days; but, anywhere from 25 to 31 days between periods is considered a normal menstrual cycle\n\nIf you are post-menopausal, or younger than 11 and vaginal bleeding occurs you should consult your physician. It's important to be sure that bleeding is coming from your vagina and not from your rectum or urine. The best time for your doctor to determine the cause of menstrual problems is when bleeding is not active. \n\n\nWhat causes bleeding between periods?\nAlthough the cause of irregular bleeding can vary according to individual health situations, some of the more common causes include: \n\nAbortion \nHormonal fluctuations \nBeginning or stopping oral contraceptives or estrogens \nLow thyroid levels \nStress \nIUDs occasionally cause slight spotting \nInjury to the vagina from insertion of objects, from malignant cancers, or from vaginal infections \nCertain drugs such as anticoagulants \nVaginal dryness \nGYN procedures such as CONE biopsy or cervical cauterization \nIf bleeding is heavy, bed rest may be recommended. Keep a record of the number of pads or tampons that you use so that your physician can determine whether bleeding is abnormally heavy. It's best to avoid taking aspirin because it can prolong bleeding. Whenever you experience irregular bleeding from unknown causes it is wise to call your physician for an appointment, as well as when bleeding occurs after menopause or when other symptoms are present.\n\nBecause bleeding during all phases of pregnancy may be dangerous, you should call your health care provider if you have any signs of vaginal bleeding during your pregnancy.\n\nVaginal bleeding is any blood coming from your vagina (the canal leading from the uterus to the external genitals). This usually refers to abnormal bleeding not associated with a regular menstrual period.\n\nFirst trimester bleeding is any vaginal bleeding during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Vaginal bleeding may vary from light spotting to severe bleeding with clots. Vaginal bleeding is a common problem in early pregnancy, complicating 20-30% of all pregnancies\n\nPregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.\n\nImplantation Bleeding:\nImplantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping. \n\nOther Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.\n\nDelay/Difference in Menstruation:\nA delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleedi
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no dear nothing is wrong...some women go six months in between periods...my advice is go see on gyn...or a dr at health department near you
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well irregularity is normal during the beggining stages of your period, but regardless of irregularities you should still be getting your period about every 2-3 months. Perhaps the bleeding was caused by something other than your period since there seems to be large periods of time between each menstrual cycle. I suggest you talk to your doctor about it, a mom might make you feel better, but a doctor can actually tell you what is wrong. :)
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yes.  sometimes during the time of ovulation, which is directly between periods, there will be some cramps and spotting.  It generally is not as severe as the normal period cramps, but still, they are similar.
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I am not a professional, but I also spot every month between ovulation and menses.  My doctor said it is ok, that perhaps I have a thin uterine lining.  But I would suggest asking your gyno if your worried, better safe than sorry.
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I assume you're asking what it means when you get your period twice in one month, correct?  You're probably irregular which in itself is not abnormal but if you find you are bleeding very heavily you may want to see your doctor to ensure your body isn't having any problems.  My cycles were extremely irregular way into my 20s.  It wasn't until I had children that my periods became as regular as clockwork.
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Heavy periods.  You should see your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.
198913
If you have just stopped taking your birth control pill you can get spotting in between your periods. if you are at all worried you should seek medical advise, just to put your mind at rest.
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Yes.  This is called break through bleeding and it very well may last the rest of this cycle.  You should go back to normal after you have your next period.  Sometimes the bleeding can be heavy, sometimes just spotting.
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Actually spotting between periods can be nothing or it could be something wrong. I did this for years and didn't think anything about it. It happened when I was a virgin and when I wasn't. Sometimes it would be for one day sometimes it would go up to 2 weeks. When I got married we wanted to try right away for a baby (I was 21 by the way) and I couldn't get pregnant. After 3 years of trying we found out I had a disease called PCOS and that was what was causing the spotting. Also if you do get pregnant there is a 40% chance of losing the baby before 3 months which is a very high rate. So I do recommend you getting checked just to be sure. There are meds for almost any reproductive problem and it is good to start early on if you plan on having children in the future so your body is regulated.