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Re: Spotting
From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 13:02:13 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 28 Sep 1998, Nikki wrote: >
>Hello. Last month I had a period that lasted one day and was only
>spotting. (I usually have a period that lasts three days) Fifteen (15)
>days after the spotting, I began spotting very very lightly again for
>about three days. I am now five days late for my period. Does anyone
>know what could cause this irregularity. I have been regular since the
>age of twelve. I am now twenty-three.
>
>Thanks in advance for any help.

There are several possibilities, the most important of which is pregnancy. Every woman knows that not all periods are alike, and that not all vaginal bleeding is a period. If you just had an unusually short menses, with midcycle spotting around ovulation, then pregnancy is a good bet. On the other hand, this could be from an anovulatory cycle. If your pregnancy test is negative after cycle day 35, check with your doctor.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN
This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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