Exact Answer: Up to 2 Days
Every month, women go through the menstruation cycle. As a whole, the cycle goes for about 20 to 30 days and the period lasts for as less as 2 days and up to 7 days. However, before the period, women go through another short cycle of bleeding. This process is called Spotting.
Spotting can be defined as the process in females’ bodies where they go through a shorter cycle of bleeding. However, this can not be described as a period or as a part of the period because the amount of bleeding that happens in Spotting is much less than bleeding during the period.
How Long After Spotting Does Period Start?
Spotting should not be confused with Periods. Spotting is basically bleeding in women which happens outside the menstrual cycle. It can happen due to several reasons. While in Spotting a very small amount of bleeding happens, in Periods comparatively large amount of bleeding occurs in a female’s body.
Many birth control pills, injections, etc., can cause Spotting in women.
Pregnancy is also a cause of Spotting. Spotting before or during pregnancy is kind of common. In many cases, Spotting can also work as an indicator of Pregnancy in women. A large number of women go through spotting at the beginning of their pregnancy.
Another big cause of Spotting is Ovulation. During Ovulation. Many females go through Spotting caused by Ovulation. Ovulation is a part of the menstrual cycle where the egg inside a female’s body is released and enters the fallopian tube. After Ovulation it is common to see some bleeding.
There is no fixed time of Spotting but as Spotting is caused by various things, the duration of how long Spotting lasts differs. Usually, Spotting lasts for 1 day only and then the period starts. But, in some cases, it can also last for up to 2 days at max. After that, the period starts and the menstruation cycle goes on.
Anyhow, it is highly recommended that during the Spotting, if a female sees heavy bleeding or heavy sickness, weakness, pain or any other major symptoms, they should immediately contact a doctor.
| Scale | Time |
| Minimum | 1 Day or less |
| Average | 2 Days |
Why Spotting Lasts That Long Before Period Starts?
Spotting is a smaller time of bleeding from the vagina outside the menstruation cycle. In Spotting, a comparatively lesser amount of bleeding occurs. Usually, it lasts for 1 to 2 days.
As said before, Spotting can be caused by many things. It can be caused by ovulation when the egg in a female’s body is released to the fallopian tube. It can be caused by Birth Control Pills. In some women, Spotting occurs during or before the pregnancy. Spotting can also be caused after sex and even due to Hormone Fluctuations and so many other reasons.
However, in most cases Spotting lasts for one day or a maximum of two days. It is common for females to go through spotting before their period starts.
Usually, as Spotting is not a part of Periods, it ends within a day or two by max. However, in rare cases, the vagina may bleed for a longer time without even being on a period. In such a case, it is better to consult a good doctor.
Moreover, Spotting is kind of common and does not involve heavy bleeding. But, if Spotting causes major pain or uneasiness, high fever, heavy fatigue, or more, then one should also consider consulting a doctor.
It is also said that in most cases, as Spotting does not cause heavy bleeding, it does not require the use of a tampon or treatment. Although Doctors may advise some precautions to avoid Spotting in future.
Conclusion
It is well known that females go through bleeding during their period which is a part of menstruation. However, many women go through bleeding outside their menstruation cycle which is called Spotting.
Spotting involves bleeding from the vagina, however, it cannot be called a period as bleeding is comparatively less and lasts for a shorter time.
Spotting can be caused by several events like hormonal fluctuations, Ovulation, pregnancy, birth control pills, etc. Usually, it lasts for one day or two days at max.
Spotting does not involve severe pain but if someone feels Spotting for a longer time or if they feel severe pain, or any other problems, they should consult a doctor.
References
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02000882
- https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2005/07000/bleeding_patterns_after_immediate_initiation_of_an.16.aspx
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