Anonymous

3 years

Suddenly spotting / brown discharge

I had unprotected sex on the 1st and 2nd of february and got my period on the 5th of February which lasted 4 days. I had dark brown discharge? Or spotting? Since 25th of february and mild cramping. I did not have any sex after my period, only intimacy for this month was on the 1st and 2nd before period. Could I be pregnant? Why am I suddenly spotting.

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Hi, thank you for the question. IFor your information, the most notable symptom of pregnancy is having a late period. Spotting refers to bleeding outside your menstrual period. Spotting can come from your uterus, cervix or vagina. If the spotting is heavy, it is most likely originate from the uterus.

There are different colours of spotting that ranges from pinkish to dark brown. The brown spots is due to old blood, meaning that the blood has been while in your body before passing out. There are various causes of spotting, such as

  • pregnancy
  • oral contraceptive pills usage
  • physical condition (fibroid or polyps)
  • pelvic inflammatory diseases
  • urinary tract infection
  • ovulation period.

Spotting usually not considered as menstural period. Therefore, you should talk to your doctor to find out the exact cause of your spotting. Doctor may need to perform ultrasound scan or procedure to confirm the diagnosis.

Is your period late than usual? Get a confirmation to see whether you are pregnant or not.

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