Irregular Period, Tender Breasts, Vaginal Spotting

Posted by villegasmm @villegasmm, May 16, 2020

My last normal period was in February, after I didn't get my period in March and got it April 12th but it was very light and spotty and with many little clots. Then I got it again a week and a half later on April 30th and it was again the same very light flow, spotty it almost looked brownish and once again a week I have it on May 15th with the same spotty brownish discharge. My breasts have been tender since April 12th. I have ruled out pregnancy because I have not been sexually active within that time period. I also experience light cramps when the period begins. Each one has lasted on average about 5 days. Within a month's time I've had my period 3 times. I am concerned.
Any advice would be great. Thank you.

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lioness | @lioness | May 16, 2020

@villegasmm I have read your post you dont say how old you are but sounds like your young. I would difinitely make an appt with your gyn . This isnt normal there maybe something else going on .

Kelly Hahn, Connect Moderator | @kellyhahn1 | May 18, 2020

Hello @villegasmm and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I read your post about irregular periods, tender breasts and vaginal spotting, thank you for sharing. I would like to bring in @merpreb @astaingegerdm as they have shared their experiences in Women’s Health.

I did find these on the web, and it might help:

Vaginal bleeding, when to see a doctor: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/vaginal-bleeding/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050756

Menstrual cycle: what’s normal, what’s not https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/menstrual-cycle/art-20047186

U of MI, Health Library on vaginal bleeding: https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/abvbd

If you are concerned, you might think about connecting with your provider and discussing your symptoms. Can you tell us any more about yourself? Are you experiencing any other symptoms?

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | May 18, 2020

@villegasmm- I'd also like to welcome you to Mayo Connect. I remember missed, and irregular periods. What a pain they were emotional. Always wondering whether I could be pregnant or not. The older I got I had to toss it up to perimenopause.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/perimenopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20354666
Other than cramps do you have any other pain, anywhere in your abdomen? Are you old enough to have perimenopause? Have you considered a second pregnancy test? Have you called your ob-gyn?

marjou | @marjou | May 20, 2020

I would check into information about uterine fibroids. When I had them it caused pain and bleeding. Can be diagnosed with ultra sound and/or laparoscopy with obgyn