Spotting, or light bleeding, between a period is extremely common in women of all ages. It is particularly common in younger women whose periods have yet to establish a regular routine as it can take up to three years to have a regular pattern with your periods.
The most common cause for spotting is simply ovulation and it is extremely common to bleed or spot during this time. Stress is a common cause for irregular periods or spotting. Stress affects your body in a variety of ways and causes your body to concentrate on the more important functions it needs to perform in order to survive. This can mean that the hormone that leads your body to ovulate may not be released at all or only a little bit is released which can disturb your cycle.
If you are taking the oral contraceptive and have either missed one, taken too many or taking them in an irregular pattern, could result in spotting. Try your best to take them at a standard time every day and do not miss any.
Illness may result in a late period or spotting between periods and so can a change in your body clock. If you travel to somewhere in a significantly different time zone or go from working days to nights, this can affect your period. A change in schedule will also alter your body clock and a new medication could also affect your period, although a doctor would normally tell you if the medication they prescribe you could have the effect.
Your general health and well-being can change your period, particularly if you are underweight or overweight. You should also consider the menopause or the simple fact that you have miscalculated your dates and your period may not be due.
There are some more serious causes which could lead to spotting and include pregnancy or miscarriage. If you suspect either of these, consult your doctor immediately.
The most common cause for spotting is simply ovulation and it is extremely common to bleed or spot during this time. Stress is a common cause for irregular periods or spotting. Stress affects your body in a variety of ways and causes your body to concentrate on the more important functions it needs to perform in order to survive. This can mean that the hormone that leads your body to ovulate may not be released at all or only a little bit is released which can disturb your cycle.
If you are taking the oral contraceptive and have either missed one, taken too many or taking them in an irregular pattern, could result in spotting. Try your best to take them at a standard time every day and do not miss any.
Illness may result in a late period or spotting between periods and so can a change in your body clock. If you travel to somewhere in a significantly different time zone or go from working days to nights, this can affect your period. A change in schedule will also alter your body clock and a new medication could also affect your period, although a doctor would normally tell you if the medication they prescribe you could have the effect.
Your general health and well-being can change your period, particularly if you are underweight or overweight. You should also consider the menopause or the simple fact that you have miscalculated your dates and your period may not be due.
There are some more serious causes which could lead to spotting and include pregnancy or miscarriage. If you suspect either of these, consult your doctor immediately.
