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Q: spotting and mild cramps

asked by: Meklia on August 22nd, 2008

Experienced User

if so its a blessing right now.

Two days ago I started spotting, varying between a light pinkish to a light brownish color, along with mild cramps And I only notice it after I wipe, theres none on the liner I put in thinking my period was about to kick me in the butt.

I have reallly heavy periods and my PMS doesn't include spotting(or it never has in the past) so this is odd for me.

Is this a really light period, or PMS?

I forgot to mention my periods have been irregular as of late, ever since I didnt get one for four months then it comes back in like april and is all screwy Sad

I used to be able to time it to the minuet almost but now I'll be lucky to know if i'm even going to get one.

Replies(4)

Maddie34

replied on August 22nd, 2008

Moderator

Well it's possible that its your period.

Have you been to the doctor? If this isn't normal for you then its worth getting it looked into. They will mostlikely suggest birth control to help regulate your periods. Have you considered birth control pills or tried it before?

Meklia

replied on August 22nd, 2008

Experienced User

Nope last time I was at the doc was two weeks ago when I went in for my UTI, never crossed my mind to ask I figured it was cause my body was just under stress from being sick etc. Now i'm guess its out of whack cause of all the stress i'm under right now between finding work, aruging with the hubby etc its just not fun times.

I've been on birth controll, couldnt stay on it cause it made me to sick..plus we're ttc so that would sorta well make that impossible.

Maddie34

replied on August 22nd, 2008

Moderator

Oh you're ttc, yeah I could see how that wouldn't work then Wink

I would still check in with your doctor just to make sure. UTI really wouldn't affect your period so much, but I agree that the stress would.

Good luck ttc!

Sukki

replied on October 27th, 2008

Experienced User

Agreed..
My stress often causes me to have irregular periods and the worst was when I missed my period for a month.

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