What's the difference between vaginal spotting and a very light period?

Question

I've been working out alot more than usual...I may have even been over-exerting myself maybe. My period never really came on time; instead, i've had a very small amount of blood on around day 38 of the menstrual cycle (you should have your period ever 28-35 days). Also, I've never had sex, but my boyfriend and I fool around alot, but the possibility of me getting pregnant from that is slim. How can I tell whether this 'vaginal spotting' is just from sports or pregnancy or whether it's just a very light period? Should I be concerned that i might be pregnant?

Answer 1

If you work out a lot your period will often get shorter. Many women athletes don't have a period when they are training very hard. It is a good idea to call your gynecologist and maybe get an appointment just to make sure. That way your doctor can confirm you are just working out a lot, maybe tell you to ease up a bit and can find if anything else could be causing the lack of a period. Good luck on the work outs!