Category: Women's Health
Question: Hello I finished my period like 6 days ago but this morning I observed some bleeding This has never happened before Should I be worried
Answer: Hi Gloria 

In most cases bleeding between periods is not usually a cause for concern This is referred to as spotting and its usually light bleeding You may notice light brown spotting in your underwear or a heavy flow resembling a regular period 

Although the reasons for irregular bleeding can vary according to individual health situations pregnancy birth control or underlying infection common causes of spotting include 

contraceptive use especially during the first few months of starting a new method 

pregnancy spotting is a common symptom of early pregnancy known as implantation bleeding

physical conditions and infections spotting can also be caused by infections and physical changes in the reproductive tract or hormonal imbalances seen in conditions like fibroids uterine or cervical polyps Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID Urinary Tract Infections UTIs etc 

spotting can also occur around ovulation andor hormonal issues

Considering this is the first time you are noticing it and there are no other symptoms I will advice you monitor it and not any other changes around your menstrual cycle however if it continues you should speak to to gynaecologist for review and examination 

Cheers