Spotting before period?

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Posting here for quick response. Has any one experienced this? Spotting when wiping after having a wee. Only very small amounts. I’m about 3/6 days before my period normally comes but I’ve never had spotting before it. Definitely not pregnant

I have it regularly, but I’m being investigated for Endometriosis.

It could be, hormonal changes, hormonal imbalance, stress, STI, pregnant and more.

If it’s concerning for you, it’s best to always mention it to the GP or nurse.

Fingers crossed it’s nothing to worry about for you.

experiencing it now actually. I thought I was coming on early. But nothing has materialised as yet

Yes - past 3-4 months I've had this. Spotting for up to 4 days before I start

I had this. It started when I was 42 and lasted a couple of years. It was perimenopause for me. Might be a different reason for you.

I do but I have PCOS. Sometimes I have one day of spotting and then nothing until the next time my period is due or I'll have a random day of spotting smack in the middle of a period ending and one starting

Me. Started after my covid booster. 4 cycles later and it’s finally reduced to 1-2 days.

How old are you? It could be the start of perimenopause, or some women are reporting changes in their periods after the covid vaccine. I'm in peri now I think, and I am spotting at all sorts of times, and have ruled out other issues (eg. Cervical problems etc).

Definitely track it, any bleeding outside of your period should really be investigated, but if it starts happening more in the run up to your periods then it's probably hormones.

@TheGlitterati How did you get on? My spotting has been for a whole week before my period since my covid vaccine back in July 2021 and no changes since. It’s still happening.

@Loz2467 still happening, no improvement.

@TheGlitterati it’s so frustrating isn’t it. 😞 are you trying to concieve? I know it’s natural to look for something to blame but it couldn’t be a coincidence that I had 3 or so normal cycles after my miscarriage then in July all of a sudden this starts. Last July! I haven’t had a booster vaccine because I’m worried it will make it worse.

How old are you? Could be a sign of low progesterone x

I’m not thankfully as it would cause me a lot of stress. I definitely think it’s hormonal linked to the vaccine.

I had this, I had to have some polyps removed.

Perimenopause for me too.

I’m 26. It started as I turned 35 but my AMH is low side of average - not great at 8.4 but my follicle count was 21. So i don’t think im quite menopausal but something has changed. It’s so stressful when TTC it makes me think how do I even have a chance when the lining starts coming away 7 days after ovulating.

The last 3 cycles my Dr gave me progesterone suppositories to take from 2 days past ovulation until my period and this has stopped the spotting but I don’t know what’s causing it. I’ve had an op to check for polyps and a biopsy done. Bloods and thyroid done I just can’t figure it out and seems strange it started the month I got my vaccine. X

36 sorry! Typo! Wish I was 26!

I have had this for the last year. Spotting up to 10 days before period.

Pelvic scan shows nothing abnormal. Blood tests show raised prolactin and abnormal levels of LH and FSH. I am awaiting a repeat blood test.

I will try and remember to update this thread.

It used to happen to me sometimes, I also had it occasionally after a period stopped. There was nothing wrong with me. However it won't hurt to mention it to your doctor. It is usually caused by changes in hormone levels; stress can cause fluctuating hormones and often missing periods for a while, in some people.

Just wondered if any of you had any updates?

Im currently experiencing this.

Gosh is this not normal? I always have this, 3-4 days approximately of brown spotting sporadically then my period starts properly. I thought it was just how it was! I’m 35, but I’ve had this for a long time. Not pregnant,
not on any contraception.

I know it's an old post but on the off chance it helps anyone, I was spotting from about day 21 of my cycle. Went to the GP, ended up getting a private ultra sound and hysterectomy to check for polyps. Was advised it was my progesterone hormone levels dropping too soo , and the only thing I could do was take the pill if I didn't want the spotting.
After lots of googling and doing my own research I found the one thing that helps massively is having organic milk. On a cycle when I only have organic milk I might get 2 days of spotting, if I have normal milk I get at least 7 days.

@robomatrix what was your finding

Pcos ? Endo ? Low progsterone?