What is spotting?

In the well-established process of a period , disruptions can often occur. And immediately the well-oiled machine breaks down. Small bleeding can be seen well outside the menstruation period. It is mocking.

We had already tackled together the question of very light flows and mocking (Menstrual panties to manage light flows and spotting, a good idea ) or even irregular periods and problems with your menstrual cycle. However, we have never yet dedicated an article to this subject alone. Today, it is done.

What does mean mocking ? What are the various reasons for spotting? Should I be worried or is this normal? To know everything about spotting, it's here!

Definition

The spotting is an English word that can be translated as "spots". It therefore refers to the stains that can be found in one's panties following our menstrual discharge. Only, the spottings refer more precisely to the losses that one could know out of period.

These losses would therefore not be linked to the rules but would occur at another point in the period . A little surprising and disturbing the first time. Spottings are also and above all defined by their very low abundance. These surprise bleeds are very light.

Spotting, metrorrhagia or pink discharge?

The bleeding outside of periods are nothing rare. It happens to a lot of women. However, these manifestations may have different names.

The term "bleeding" refers to bleeding outside the period due to forgetting one's contraception. Very often, it is a forgetting of hormonal pill. In other cases, we speak of metrorrhagia when the bleeding is due to a hormonal imbalance or certain illnesses such asendometriosis ou PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

As the spottings are quite light in nature. It is about losses of very small quantities which leave only a simple trace in his underwear, one can also meet the term "dew losses". Pink discharge may appear after a sex, at the time of ovulation or in the first weeks of pregnancy.

Benign reasons for spotting

In the majority of cases, the spotting is not alarming. It's just a new manifestation of your body due to a hormonal imbalance. If the spotting remains occasional and rare, then you should not worry too much. In which cases is it not surprising or worrying to experience spotting?

ovulation

During the'ovulation, it may happen to experience very slight losses. It's the ovulation spotting. Nothing very serious. On the contrary, it can help you know exactly the date of your ovulation. To have no doubt, do not hesitate to calculate your cycle.

Contraception

This is especially when setting up a new contraception (IUD, pill, etc.) that you can spot some light losses. Nothing to worry about if these spottings disappear on their own after a few days. If they persist, consult because it is not normal.

The beginnings of a pregnancy

It is also not surprising to see spotting in early pregnancy. These light losses are most often harmless and disappear at the end of the first trimester. However, at the slightest doubt, at the slightest pain, do not hesitate to consult a doctor to make sure that everything is in order. Because light bleeding during pregnancy can also evoke a ectopic pregnancy.

In premenopause

Along with many other events, spotting can announce the imminent arrival of the menopause in women over the age of 45.  

Causes of greater concern

Spotting can also be a warning signal. Your body then experiences a deeper disorder that should not be taken lightly. If the spotting is recurrent, if it is accompanied by pain or other symptoms, we invite you to consult quickly. Spotting can occur for a whole host of medical reasons:

• IS, Sexually Transmitted Infection,
• endometriosis,
• ectopic pregnancy,
• uterine fibroids,
• uterine polyp,
• ovarian cysts,
• Uterus cancer.

If in doubt, never hesitate to tell your doctor or another healthcare professional. It is always very important to listen to your body in order to catch potential infections or more serious illnesses in time.

In any case, you can always count on our Mia light flow panties and our Chloé light flow thong to always be dry. These two models of teen period panties are perfect for absorbing your spotting.

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