something strange happened the other night... - Women's Health Message Board

satine44 · 03-04-2003, 10:34 PM

Last night, as I was using the washroom I noticed that I had started my period...or so I thought...When I woke up this morning, I was surprised to see that there was absolutely no bleeding over night and all day today there has been no further bleeding. This is very strange for me. I am a healthy 19 year old whose periods are usually regular and last for 5-7 days. I should be getting my regular period around this time and a one day deal doesn't seems too good to be true. I'm hoping someone out there has heard of this strange occurence or could give me some insight.

Thanks...

lilihob · 03-04-2003, 11:30 PM

if you had no pain or sex, it's probably a mini-period.
these foxy babies happen to me occasionly, i get a one-day or less period, nothing for 2/3 days then either a very heavy or very light period!
mother nature likes to play her little game!
if you could be pregnant, that's a whole different story....
two words, implantation spotting.....

RareEndo · 03-05-2003, 06:12 AM

All depends on your sexual activity, stress level etc..

Not to sscare you but with both my pregnancies I got my period when I was supposed to only for one day then bye bye for 9 months.

Any more information? Are you stressed out at the moment? Are you sexually active? Any chance your pregnant?

Good Luck and God Bless ~ Otherwise you may never know why. Most Doctors won't even look at you until your period is messed up for three months or more.

satine44 · 03-05-2003, 11:54 AM

here's an update, and thanks for your thoughts so far!!

Last night, after I got offline, the same thing happened again!! only this time there was MUCH less blood than Monday (more like what would happen on my first-second day of menstruation). It only seems to happen after bowel movements, but it is painless and there is no subsequent spotting. I was under a lot of stress last week, with exams and such, but now I have nothing due, so I'm not under as much stress.

As far as sex goes, yes I am active, but always have taken precautions and used contraceptives with no "accidents"....at least not as far as I know!!

I have heard of implantation spotting but I'm confused as to what exactly it is and when/how it happens. Any further thoughts would really help! That is my biggest fear at the moment.

Thanks!

PAISLEY · 03-05-2003, 01:40 PM

Hi

"I have heard of implantation spotting but I'm confused as to what exactly it is and when/how it happens. Any further thoughts would really help! That is my biggest fear at the moment."

Satine-I am no expert, but I believe implantation spotting is the temporary, light bleeding that occurs when the fertizlied egg(pregnancy)is trying to attach itself to the uterus.

I would take an HPT to make sure you are not pregnant. If you're not pregnant, then I would not worry too much about it. Our periods are very volatile and can change on you at the drop of a dime. Or you can always call your doctor and have him/her check it out.

Let us know!