WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Spotting/bleeding on day 21

Re: Spotting/bleeding on day 21

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:00:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Amy wrote: >
>I have always had irregular cycles ranging from 25 days or so to 35 days
>or so. I gave birth almost a year ago and resumed periods when my son
>was 9 months old due to breastfeeding. I am still breastfeeding. I had
>my last period from January 27 to February 1 and since February 17 I
>have have some spotting and light bleeding. What is this? I have never
>had mid-cycle bleeding/spotting before, but I don't think I am mid-cycle
>either. It feels like I am having a period with some slight cramps and
>headaches. My husband and I had unprotected intercourse on February
>1st. Is this a possible pregnancy or is my period just extremely light
>and early or something else? My periods since resuming periods after
>giving birth have been 25 days and 36 days.
>
>Thank you.

Breastfeeding may interfere with cycles regularity.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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