What is spotting? (women and grlz only please)?
957911
spotting is a term for bloody discharge.  If you haven't started menstruating yet, or are between periods and you notice a little reddish or brownish spot (or spots) in your underwear, this is known as spotting and it is very natural.  If you are in pain or are bleeding heavily (more than a normal period) see a doctor.  Otherwise, welcome to womanhood m'dear.
767621
The Spotting is normal, like with any other form of hormonal BC.  \n\nI would read the package re:which day should be next. \n\nGood luck!
723995
You could have strained yourself and not noticed it. Are you near your period? The stress/vigorousness of your exercise may have caused an early onset of slight bleeding (spotting). Could you be pregnant? Sometimes there is "implantation bleeding" from when the egg implants in the uterine wall. Either of these could be valid reasons for your slight bleeding. If it doesn't clear up in a day or two, and you're not near your period and are sure you aren't pregnant, you may want to get checked by your doc to rule out any other reasons for your spotting.
539865
You have a lot of cramping, but its not HORRIBLE.  I had spotting for 2 days. I went home about an hour after completion.
764892
If your menses have always been this way then it may be "normal" for you.  Sometimes bleeding will change in amount, but hasn't completely stopped.  If I count your days correctly, this is about a week.  Some womens' menses last a week which is normal for them...If you are concerned talk with your gyne about it...\nGood luck...
282858
Nothing serious I hope. I heard once that when they are new, the blood vessels are so close to the surface of the eye that the slightest touch would cause bleeding? Made sense at the time. That's for brand new babies though. If it continues call the doctor! ASAP.. Congratulations!~:)x
555171
Yes, its common.  Sometimes, when my period is done I bleed just a little bit.  Nothing to worry about.  It seems like it never wants to leave us. lol
639869
It's very possible that what you're experiencing is spotting, even if there's lots of blood. If you started it recently, this could be just because your body hasn't gotten used to it just yet, and you're getting a period early. If you're unsure, the best thing is that you call your doctor and consult this with him.
794599
its normal to have some spotting in between periods... but if your periods are usually regular and consistent, I agree with the others you should talk to the dr.   Could also mean pregnancy, could be something wrong, or could be nothing.... sorry to be vague, but a woman's body and period issues are kind of like the check engine light in your car... could be some little thing or a big thing, its hard to figure out w/out a professional!
202851
Implantation usually occours about LP8-9 (8-9 days after ovulation). It is a minor spotting or blood tinged discharge that occours when the fertilized egg (zygote) embeds into the uterine lining. Not all women experience this. You should have no more bleeding than you might have with Ovulatory spotting.
91128
A period or Menses is the shedding of the uterine lining.  Where an egg had it been fertalized during the month would have attatched itself. This "normally" happens every 28 days however some women have longer or shorter cycles.  Bleeding will occur for 3-8 days and is completely normal. The female is free to do anything she wishes during this time, swimming, excersize, sex.  As long as she feels up to it, there are no boundries.
914495
If you are active (which I guess you are if you're on birth control), then you might want to do a pregnancy test. Implantation bleeding is spotting. And if you're worried, don't wait; visit your OB/GYN asap!
924153
Sometimes spotting can be an indication of pregnancy.\n\nGet a test a drugstore to find out just in case.\n\nOr maybe they were going at it roughly. That's happened to me. There are just some minor tears in her vaginal walls. They'll heal in a couple of days.
990535
First of all you have to be the biggest jerk to say that about yr gf! Do u understand what we women go thru every month the bloating, fatigue, cramps, breast tenderness? What r we going to celebrate rainbows and puppies during that excruciating time? Hell no bc rainbows only come after cold dreary rain and puppies turn into dogs and can bite ppl so u need to practice compassion bc if i were yr gf i would smack u for that bs u just posted! Stick a tampon in yr anus honey and keep it there!
775778
Actually the spotting may be a result of the Pap. The doctor scrapes the cervix to get the cells and sometimes the cervix is a little irritated from the scraping. \n\nNormally, I wouldn't expect the spotting to last this long...unless you have what is called a "friable" cervix. That is a cervix that is easily irritated. Often the doctor will mention this during the Pap...but not necessarily. When indicated, a friable cervix can be "toughened" up with a simple in-office procedure.\n\nMy first recommendation would be to simply call the doctor's office and leave a message saying something like "I have been spotting since the PAP...could this be connected?" Then go from there based on the doctor's (or his nurses's) response.
559296
A dark, discolored, or brown discharge, which can happen at the end of the menstrual cycle, is old blood from the period that is being discharged. A red color is associated with spotting blood and can occur when ovulating (mid-cycle), or early in pregnancy. If there is spotting at the time of the regular period rather than the regular flow, it is recommended that you have a pregnancy test. Bright red vaginal discharge not associated with a regular menstrual period may be a sign of cervical or uterine cancer.
380411
Okay first of all, there is a chance that you can have a normal period during the first stages of pregnancy.  Second of all, the reason you are spotting (in my opinion) is because you had sex the day after your period was over.  Even though you are done, there is still residue built up that needs to clean itself out, and your man just loosened it up. Another thing to consider is that when you don't have sex for a long period of time, then sometimes you tighten up.  Did you have any pain or discomfort during intercourse?  \n\nHonestly, I don't think you are pregnant.