pcp Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 this has happened to me only twice. jan i noticed some blood, this was around when my period was due, i put a pad on... a few hours later i wasnt bleeding anymore. my period came 3 1/2 weeks or so later. (NOT PREGNANT!) then around march i had the same thing happened! (except i had my period about a week or two before this happened) since then, my cycle has been normal and this "spotting" hasnt happened. hasnt happened since, but between end of dec and march ive been having irregular sexual intercourse amounts (a lot) could this be the culprit? and BOTH times this happened i was under heavy stress. there is no abnormal smells or leakage, just your normal secretions (those things suck get them at the most inconvenient of times) Link to comment
segagirl Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Well if you are not on the pill, women can spot once in awhile normally. If you are on the pill you should talk to your doctor about this, may be your dosage is off. On an extreme note, sometimes spotting (If nothing else is going on, or is normal for you) can be in fact due to miscarriage. Sometimes women spot right around their period time, its one of the small signs of pregnancy. Then a few weeks later, you think you are having your period, but are not..if you know what I mean. All around it would be best to stay on the pill, use condoms and talk to your doctor to be sure there are no underlying health concerns. Link to comment
pcp Posted July 9, 2003 Author Share Posted July 9, 2003 ive never been on the pill and i use condoms everytime. so this "spotting" is normal? Link to comment
segagirl Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Can be yes, but again if you are concerned just talk to your doctor. A lot of women go on the pill to help regulate their periods to help avoid spotting and PMS symptoms Link to comment
pcp Posted July 9, 2003 Author Share Posted July 9, 2003 thats a relief to hear, ive never heard of "spotting" before i had it happen to me. i heard birth control causes weight gain, is this true? Link to comment
segagirl Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 yes it can. there are many types out there some with low dosage hormones that are less likely to affect your weight. Also as long as you eat right and exercise....not much to worry about. For me its worth the trade..... Link to comment
pcp Posted July 9, 2003 Author Share Posted July 9, 2003 how much of a weight gain is there, is it noticeable? im about 100 lbs, 5'2 / 5'3 and i dont know if id deal with 5+ weight gain and i love my junkfood Link to comment
segagirl Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Well it does depend on how active you are ...and some women just dont have and issue with the weight gain. I think they say about 5-10 lbs, most of which goes away after your body adjusts to the hormone changes. Its not really all that bad, and you should give up the junk food anyway....lol Link to comment
pcp Posted July 9, 2003 Author Share Posted July 9, 2003 5-10 that goes away is standable.. im pretty active, thats nto too bad giving up junkfood would be like giving my right arm thanks for the help!! Link to comment
Cinnamon Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 Stress definitely does that, or at least plays a part in causing irregular periods. But, I would suggest talking to your doctor just to get a second opinion and to make sure everything's alright. =) Link to comment
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