What is the difference between "spotting" and a normal period?

Question

So, I'm trying to get pregnant. I may be over-zealous. Whenever I go to look what the early signs of pregnancy are, spotting is one of the signs.

How heavy is spotting? Can it look like a normal period? Act like a normal period?

Answer 1

While spotting can be a sign of early pregnancy, few women actually experience this. You shouldn't use this as a basis for possible fertilization. But none the less, "spotting" is not going to feel like your period. You may experience some slight cramps with it but not the "flow" feeling of blood leaving your body. You know how you can tell you have started overnight, or the way you know you have leaked past a tampon. Spotting should be quick, and light colored. If not in a traditional splatters, it should not last more than a day and you should not soak through a pad in two hours. If you still want to speculate on the pregnancy before you get results try instead if you feel different. As spacey as that sounds, a woman can usually tell when her period is approaching. Do you still have that feeling like your period is about the begin? Or maybe you are more susceptible to smells, not overbearing but slightly. Good luck and remember to trust yourself, if are not spotting but having an actual menstrual cycle you know it even if you don't want to. I wish you the best.

Answer 2

I found out two weeks ago that I'm pregnant and 3 weeks after my last period I thought i was having my period...but it only lasted 2 days, I had normal lower pubic pain which went away with 2 Nurofen...but my breasts were utterly tender and sore. That was not normal for me. I was told the bleeding was due to implantation in the uterus. 2 weeks after the spotting/light period I tested positive and am now expecting in May. I suggest you take a first response test now!! Better to know sooner than later! Bets of luck!

Answer 3

Implantation bleeding, or spotting, occurs approximately 8-12 days after conception. It occurs when the blastocyst (which develops into the fetus) embeds into the uterine wall. Implantation provides necessary nutrients to the growing pregnancy, which the placenta will later supply. The bleeding usually lasts from one to two days, is pink in color, and not associated with pain or cramps. The amount of blood or discharge is small, but can be mistaken for a period as it often occurs near the time of menses (in women with 28-day cycles).

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure that it's similar to the lightest period you've ever had. That's what I've heard. Anything more than that is probably a normal cycle. Spotting doesn't necessitate changing a pad, etc. It's also more brown (not bright red). You need to know your cycle pretty well.
Just my opinion.

Answer 5

Anything over 1T is a normal period and not just spotting.

Answer 6

spotting is not a normal period. spotting is only a few drops. not all women get spotting when they are pregnant.

Answer 7

Similar to a very light period. It's like when wipe and think you are about to get your period (before it ruins your underwear-those rare instances), but then nothing else.

Answer 8

From what I've read, it's typically lighter, usually noticed after peeing or something (i.e. it's typically not heavy enough to make a mess), it can last a few hours, or days.. Depends.

Answer 9

no, spotting is less and is only there when you wipe or there is just a tiny bit in your panties, it sounds like you got your period sorry hun!
keep trying.

Answer 10

not sure