Make an appointment if spotting concerns you, or if you have spotting along with the following symptoms:
Spotting is very different from persistent bleeding, and any woman with persistent, heavy, or prolonged bleeding should make an appointment to get it checked out.
You should also see a doctor if you think you might be pregnant.
- Pain in your lower abdomen
- Fever
- Symptoms that get worse or happen more often
- Any type of vaginal bleeding -- including spotting -- after you’ve gone through menopause