Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Spotting During Pregnancy

The term "spotting" means very light vaginal bleeding during pregnancy or between periods. Spotting is usually light and brown, although heavy spotting can be red. A woman who is spotting might need only a panty liner rather than menstrual supplies to control the flow.

Spotting can be a symptom of impending miscarriage but can also happen in a normal pregnancy. Sexual intercourse in pregnancy may cause spotting, as might a vaginal exam or other irritation to the cervix, but this bleeding would stop. Any woman experiencing spotting should call her doctor if she is concerned.

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