how to tell if your spotting or bleeding?
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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 in pregnancy Spotting is considered a light or trace amount of pink, red, or dark brown (rust-colored) blood. You may notice spotting when you use the restroom or see a few drops of blood on your underwear. It will be lighter than your menstrual period. There won't be enough blood to cover a panty liner.
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['Blood spots or light bleeding between or following periods.', 'Menstrual bleeding that is longer and heavier than usual.', 'Bleeding after intercourse, douching, or a pelvic examination.', 'Increased vaginal discharge.', 'Pain during sexual intercourse.']
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Light bleeding or spotting doesn't mean you're definitely pregnant, but some women do experience implantation bleeding in early pregnancy just after they've conceived. Here's how to tell whether spotting is a sign of pregnancy, your period or something else.
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It typically happens before your period would normally arrive. Color: Implantation bleeding is often pink or brown, instead of bright red. Amount of blood: Implantation bleeding produces spotting, not a heavy flow. It usually lasts one to three days.
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Cramping and passing tissue through the vagina are other signs of a miscarriage. In contrast, implantation bleeding may appear as a brown or lighter colored discharge without clots. It is a lighter flow that lasts only a few hours to a few days.
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Blood from implantation bleeding is typically dark brown or black, which means it's older blood, although sometimes it can be pink or red as well. It's also not a heavy flow. You may notice some light spotting of a few drops to slightly larger amounts.
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During the first day of your period bleeding may be light, but it typically becomes heavier over the next few days. Light bleeding that does not worsen and is not associated with the symptoms of a your period is likely to be spotting.
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Every bleeding outside of a regular menstrual cycle should be a reason for concern, but if you have recently started to exercise strenuously, your body might be reflecting this. Thus, you will have spotting due to intense physical activity.
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implantation bleeding is most likely to be light pink or brown (as opposed to the bright or dark red of your period) implantation bleeding is more like spotting than an actual flow of blood.
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Implantation bleeding symptoms The main symptom of implantation bleeding is light bleeding or spotting that some say is different from normal period bleeding because the blood is darker. Some women say implantation bleeding is accompanied by mild cramping, a woozy feeling, swollen breasts and/or a headache.
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Spotting Some women experience spotting as an early sign of pregnancy. Small amounts of light pink or brownish blood may appear a week or so before your period is due. This type of spotting is called implantation bleeding. As the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining, it can cause irritation and light bleeding.
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Implantation bleeding is a common cause of spotting early on in pregnancy. Implantation bleeding happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. This can trigger a few days of light bleeding or spotting.
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['Vaginal bleeding and spotting. ... ', 'Mild uterine cramping. ... ', 'Clear or white vaginal discharge. ... ', 'Swollen or tender breasts.']
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The biggest difference between spotting and your period is the amount of blood. A period can last for several days and require a tampon or pad to control your flow. However, spotting produces much less blood and doesn't typically require the use of these products.
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Spotting is so light that the blood wouldn't cover a panty liner. Bleeding is when the blood flow is heavier, enough that you need a panty liner or pad to keep the blood from soaking your underwear and clothes.
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Diagnosis. Although spotting is usually not a sign of something serious, it isn't normal. Any time you notice bleeding outside of your period, you should mention it to your primary care doctor or OB-GYN. It's especially important to call your doctor if you're pregnant and notice spotting.