Most of the time they have a harmless cause. So even if a visit to the gynaecologist makes sense, there is no cause for concern at first.
However, unscheduled bleeding can be a real nuisance in everyday life. In the following we will explain where spotting can come from and how you can best protect yourself in the event of spotting in everyday life.
Spotting - the most important facts at a glance
- Women can have spotting for a variety of reasons outside of their normal periods.
- In most cases, spotting is harmless, so there is no need to worry about it.
- Spotting can also be a sign of health problems like venereal disease or uterine polyps.
- If the spotting is very frequent, noticeably heavy or if you have other symptoms, you should see a gynaecologist as soon as possible.
- With period underwear from Weekiss, you are optimally protected even in the event of spotting.
What is spotting?
Ideally, women only bleed during their period. After a few days they are over again and you don't have to worry about them for the next few weeks.
Unfortunately, this is not always the case. As you may know from your own experience, bleeding can also occur between two periods. This is known as spotting.
Spotting is also vaginal bleeding. They are usually quite light and, fortunately, have a harmless cause in most cases. So you don't usually have to worry about them.
When can spotting occur?
In principle, spotting can happen at any time between two periods. In many cases, they occur around ovulation, which is around the middle of the menstrual cycle. However, depending on the cause, this does not always have to be the case. So you may notice that you are spotting sooner or later in your cycle.
What colour is spotting?
Spotting can look different from woman to woman. Most of the time they are light in colour. However, their colour is influenced by the age of the blood that comes out. If the blood is bright red, it is still fresh. If, on the other hand, it is brown, it means that it is older blood.
Spotting or menstruation?
If the supposed spotting occurs just before menstruation, it is quite possible that your period has simply come a little earlier this time and that it is not spotting at all, but your normal menstrual bleeding.
Even if you normally have regular periods, your cycle can get out of balance for a variety of reasons. In this case, your period can start too early, which some women initially mistake for spotting.
One possible reason for an early period is stress at work or in a relationship.
What causes spotting?
Spotting can have very different causes. Most of them are completely harmless. Sometimes, however, the unscheduled bleeding can have a serious cause.
Some possible causes of spotting include:
- Using a hormonal contraceptive such as the pill can cause spotting called breakthrough bleeding in the first few months.
- Shortly after ovulation, hormonal changes can cause bleeding between periods called ovulation bleeding.
- Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, can also cause spotting, along with other symptoms.
- When the menopause slowly approaches, women may also experience spotting due to changes in hormone balance.
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome causes irregular menstrual bleeding and spotting in affected women.
- Polyps in the uterus can make themselves felt through heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding between periods.
- In older women in particular, spotting can sometimes be a sign of uterine cancer.
When should I see a doctor about spotting?
Of course, you should always consult your gynaecologist if you have any abnormalities such as spotting. This is especially true if the supposedly harmless spotting occurs together with other symptoms.
Symptoms that you should always have examined include fever, cramps and pain in the abdomen. Apart from that, you should definitely contact your gynaecologist if you suddenly experience spotting after the menopause.
Spotting and sexual intercourse
Some women may experience spotting during or shortly after sex. Often this is simply due to tiny injuries to the mucous membrane caused by friction during sexual intercourse.
If you only experience spotting occasionally and have no other symptoms, you probably don't need to worry about it.
However, remember that spotting during or after sex can sometimes be a sign of illness. If you experience spotting more often and it may even be painful for you to have sex, it is a good idea to get a check-up as soon as possible.
Period underwear also protects you from spotting
Even though spotting is usually harmless, it can be a nuisance in everyday life. If you are affected by spotting, you will want to be protected as comfortably as possible to prevent unpleasant mishaps and to keep you feeling dry.
For this purpose, we recommend that you try period underwear. Weekiss period pants is not only suitable for your menstruation. They also offer reliable protection against spotting.
At the same time, you can rely on the practical menstrual panties to be comfortable to wear, look good and be easy to use.
Our conclusion on spotting
As you can see, spotting is, to a certain extent, a normal phenomenon that can affect any woman. As long as the bleeding is light and you have no other symptoms, there is usually no reason to worry.
However, if in doubt, you should not hesitate to contact your gynaecologist if you fear that your spotting is caused by an illness. The sooner you do this, the sooner you will know where you stand and the sooner any necessary treatment can be started.
