Anonymous

3 years

How to count my period days if i have 3 days spotting

I experienced 3 days spotting (dark /brown red) in advance before my normal period flow (fresh/light red blood). For example,i having spotting on 30/4-2/5/20, then normal period flow came on 3/5/20.Thus, may i know which day is my 1st day of period and how to count my day one of period? 1/4/20 is my last month 1st day period (if count normal flow day), so what is my period cycle length days? Do i need to count in spotting days as my day one period or normal flow period? Please advise, thanks.

Hi, thank you for the question. In your case, you are having spotting. 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.

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