<h2><strong>Q: </strong>What are the possible causes of spotting?</h2>
<p><strong>A: </strong>There are many possible reasons for spotting, which can best be assessed by an examination by your doctor:</p>
<ul>
<li>Anovulation (unopposed estrogen)</li>
<li>Ovulation bleeding</li>
<li>Low progesterone: Shortened or prolonged corpus luteum life span; abnormal relative ratio of estrogen to progesterone</li>
<li>Implantation bleeding</li>
<li>Cervical infection</li>
<li>Pregnancy (intrauterine or ectopic)</li>
<li>Endometrial polyp</li>
<li>Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)</li>
<li>Beginning or stopping hormones (for example, oral contraceptives, progesterone)</li>
<li>Stress</li>
<li>IUDs</li>
<li>Trauma or injury to the vagina or cervix</li>
<li>Cancer (vagina, cervix, endometrium, ovary)</li>
<li>Certain drugs (for example, anticoagulants)</li>
<li>Vaginal dryness</li>
<li>After gynecological procedures (HSG, laparoscopy, biopsy, D&amp;C, cervical cauterization)</li>
</ul>

<p>Your regular menstrual period or menstruation comes from obvulating regularly.</p>

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