Is it normal to have spotting between periods. I am 24 and have never had this happen, what could that be?
535726
While it can be normal, it can also be signs of things like early pregnancy, so my advice would be go to your gynecologist as soon as possible to have problems ruled out, especially if you're sexually active.
143209
In my experience this has happened before but not often. usually my next cycle is normal and usually it happens if there is alot of stress in my life. I would not worry about it, you cannot be regular all the time.
328890
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.
760153
You're young, and just starting to menstruate. Your body isn't on a regular cycle yet. Don't be alarmed. Cramps and light spotting are very normal. It may take up to a year before your periods regulate themselves.
943265
your period can be irregular for a while when you first start getting it i got mine when i was 11 but it wasn't completely regular until i was almost 15 even now,at 17, i'm going on birthcontrol to help regulate it more b/c i have a short cycle (come almost a week early every time) diet and exercise can have an effect on it too. Talk to you docter about it next time you go in but know that it is perfectly normal
1080895
When I was younger and in my twenties my perods were the same. I would bleed 2 days tops, not very heavy and no cramps to speak of...be greatful....we are the lucky ones. \nMy doctor told me it had to do with hormones and body type and not to worry about it. He told me if I were bleeding heavily then to contact him. He told me I just got lucky.
830955
If you're talking about brown mucus from the vagina, this is probably from bleeding. When blood gets "old," it turns brown. You could be having spotting if you are between periods, or it could be just the early discharge from starting your period. I don't know how old you are, but if you are young and aren't menstruating yet, this could mean that you are going to start menstruating soon.
530605
If you are on the Birth Control Pill (BCP) and have taken a pill late or missed one you can  have spotting due to this.  If you have had unprotected sex (even once) and you took a BC pill late or missed one you may be pregnant.  If you have just started taking BCPs in the last 3 months this is normal and should stop in a month or two (providing that you have not missed a pill or taken one late).  \nIf you have not used any Birth Control method and you have been sexually active since your last normal menstrual period, you could be pregnant.  Sometimes spotting or bleeding between periods can indicate an STD / STI.  I suggest that you have an STI check.  If you do not get your normal menstrual period this month, I suggest that you have a pregnancy test.
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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.
633704
How old are you? This is pretty common in pre-menopausal women, this has been my own personal hell for the past few months, as well. If you are under 40, though, this could be a problem. There are a few things that could cause this in a young woman, none of them good (endometriosis is one, there are a few similar things as well). Call your GYN (or get one if you don't have one) and have it checked out. Even if it is not a serious problem, irregular periods can be regulated with drugs, saving you alot of grief.
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If it is spotting between periods and not just like right after your period when you might still be menstruating - NO - have it checked right away! Spotting between periods is NOT normal and never will be! If your gynecologist says it is - RUN, don't walk, and find yourself another competent doctor right away! \n\nMake sure you get the good tests, not the cheepo ones that your health insurance wants you to get and make sure the lab that the test goes to is a GOOD one - the BEST one - even if you have to pay for the extra $$$ of sending it there.\n\nThis is the one time you have control of your physical health - take it and be aggressive. Don't let the doctor tell you it is nothign and not to check it out. \n\nSpotting between periods is NEVER EVER normal.
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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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This is probably really normal. As others have asked, it could be a determinant of your age. If you feel stressed or anxious about this, then see a doctor you trust for reassurance. Various activities in life can affect your period, such as vigorous sporting or atheletic activities, and stress.\n\nTo give you my story, I started by period at the age of 14 and it was NEVER predictable or normal. I went on the pill at 18, simply because after 4 years, I still did not have a regular pattern. When I was 22, I stopped having periods for 9 months, yet there was no possibility of pregnancy. After a series of tests, it was finally determined that this was normal for me. I am now 30, and my period is still only regulated by taking the pill. While this is not 'normal' in the big scale of things, it is normal for me.
1054865
possibly stress, sometimes even with regular periods...you can still have irregular periods...you should start by mid next week the latest...after that, visit your doctor...
923802
iam a guy.. but i gotta tell you thats completely normal.. my wife  used to have this brown thing... and she freaked out.. i think just as the way u r...!! but doc told her its ok.. but she made check up on her...she recommended her...  if she felt anything wrong about her period.. cousel yr doc...so i think u may want to check up...good luck
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I would find a different doctor to go to, my dear. This is not normal for you to be bleeding like this, and it could be indicative of cysts that are bleeding. I know it may sound funny, but you could even be pregnant. I know my friend who was pregnant with her first child had her period every month. I don't know how this could happen, but it did for her. \nYou could also ask your doctor or call the nurse and ask to be put on birth control pills. That may help to regulate. I take them year round, and I don't get my period at all. Never, whatsoever. Some may disagree that this is unhealthy, but I am not unhealthy and have been doing it for a long time. You must insist on seeing the doctor. If you cannot see your doctor, see the next available one, or go to urgent care...
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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. :)