Spotting between periods---Changes since having second baby?

Question

First off, I go to the doctor this week. So this question isn't to replace a doctor or get the exact answer to the problem. I would just like to know possible reasons for the problems I have been having to be prepared.

Since I had my second baby my body has been SO DIFFERENT. The last baby was my first girl. My periods had always been exactly 28 days apart, no spotting, and always the same. Cramps during period/heavy periods.

NOW... I have heavy periods that seem to be getting worse with cramping. During ovulation I have spotting, and sometimes not during ovulation I have spotting. When I say spotting I mean light blood when I wipe, only once was it in my underwear.

I also have pain in my lower abdomen/pelvic pain. Right before I start my period my uterus hurts. I have bathroom problems during my period.

So basically, I have no clue what could be going on. It has been a year since I had my baby, I am 22 years old.

Answer 1

Two possibilities come to mind. The first one just based on the spotting issue is a hormone imbalance such as with the thyroid (which can become apparent either during or right after pregnancy). The second possibility based on the pain with your abdomen and the uterus would be endometriosis.

To learn more about endometriosis pls check out: http://www.endocenter.org