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Spotting and Cramping?
| Wed, 06-14-2006 - 11:35pm |
Hi everyone
I have had very dark colored spotting (amount about the size of a nickel) for the past 2 days. I have also felt VERY bloated, the past 2 days- and I felt sharp pains similar to cramping, in my lower left side of my abdomen today. Does anyone know what may be causing this? My period isn't due until June 20th, and I have a very regular 28 day cycle.
I have had very dark colored spotting (amount about the size of a nickel) for the past 2 days. I have also felt VERY bloated, the past 2 days- and I felt sharp pains similar to cramping, in my lower left side of my abdomen today. Does anyone know what may be causing this? My period isn't due until June 20th, and I have a very regular 28 day cycle.


A lot would depend on when you last had unprotected intercourse. If it was last week, and your period is due on or around the 20th, it is possible you may be looking at early pregnancy here. I've read that most women with regular cycles ovulate 14 days (give or take a few) before their period is scheduled to start, so this would have made your fertility window sometime last week. I don't want to scare you, but given what I know, that sounds like one possibility.
Of course, if you are using birth control methods correctly or did not have sex at all last week, then disregard the whole message.
Hi Mitbee, welcome!
Jill
Edited 6/16/2006 12:51 am ET by mitbee
Hi again
Jill