#AskDocM Do you know when you are ovulating? A 34-year-old woman noticed bleeding and cramping for two days approximately two weeks before her periods. This has been happening consecutively for six months now. She notes spotting and cramping on one side. The bleeding stops on its own. She uses panty liner and doesn't require pads as the bleeding isn't much. Do you think she should consult a gynecologist? What could be reasons she is noticing spotting during her menstrual cycle?

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Michelle Frank asked 287 days ago

#AskDocM Do you know when you are ovulating? A 34-year-old woman noticed bleeding and cramping for two days approximately two weeks before her periods. This has been happening consecutively for six months now. She notes spotting and cramping on one side. The bleeding stops on its own. She uses panty liner and doesn't require pads as the bleeding isn't much. Do you think she should consult a gynecologist? What could be reasons she is noticing spotting during her menstrual cycle?

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NutritionistHudaShaikh

・answered 287 days ago

Hi @docmfrank I hope you are well, Spotting can happen due to various reasons including - - Use of birth control pills - Ovulation - Pregnancy - Implantation bleeding - Uterine fibroids - Endometriosis - PID ( Pelvic inflammation disease) - Sexually transmitted disease - PCOS - Thyroid issues - Certain medications - Trauma caused to the reproductive organs such as that during "rough sex". - Stress - Uterine polyps , and even cancer. I think in her case, it could be ovulation, or something like PCOS, birth control, or Fibroids :) She should see a gynecologist once, and go through a Transvaginal scan to understand the reason behind it. Prevention is better than cure :)

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docmfrank

・answered 286 days ago

Thanks for the comprehensive insight @NutritionistHudaShaikh !

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