What is spotting?

Question

I know it's bleeding a bit when not on your period but just wondering what is the cause of it etc and is it bad?

Answer

So here's what I found, in terms of what causes spotting:

Hormonal imbalance: Estrogen and progesterone are the two hormones that regulate your cycle. If they get out of balance, you may have spotting. Dysfunctional ovaries, thyroid gland problems, and starting and stopping birth control pills, can all affect your hormone balance
Intrauterine device : This type of birth control is a plastic device inserted into the uterus. It can cause abnormal bleeding.
Pregnancy complications: Complications during pregnancy can cause spotting. Both miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies — which is when the fertilized egg implants itself in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus— can cause bleeding.
Uterine fibroids or polyps : These are non cancerous growths that form in the uterus. They are not uncommon in women who have had children.
Infection : Vaginal bleeding between periods may indicate an infection of the reproductive organs. Infection can cause inflammation and bleeding and may be from a sexually transmitted infection, may occur after douching or after intercourse, or may be due to pelvic inflammatory disease (marked by inflammation of the reproductive organs leading to scarring). 
Cancer : Less commonly, cancer of the cervix, vagina, uterus, or ovaries may cause bleeding.m
Rare causes: Other possible causes of vaginal bleeding are rare : having an object in the vagina, extreme stress, and diabetes.

Answer

It's not always bad, but it can be a sign of something that needs some attention. For example, infections or STDs. Sometimes women have spotting with Implants. I hear that is normal and nothing to worry about. Also, spotting can happen if you have a little tearing in your vagina, which can happen if your s/o was a little too rough. It's nothing to worry about. Just give yourself time to heal.

What is spotting?

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