Bleeding before Cycle is Due | Ask the Expert: OB/GYN - Utica Park Clinic Owasso

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Question:

Why would I have vaginal bleeding a couple weeks before my cycle is due?

Answer:

A healthy ovulating woman will have a period every month. On average, this is every 28 days. Sometimes women bleed sooner or later than this. There are a few reasons why a woman may bleed before her period.

Sometimes a woman will bleed early then not have a period because she is pregnant.
Cervical polyps can cause bleeding before a cycle.
If a woman has uterine fibroids, she may bleed before a cycle.
Women with the Nexplanon contraceptive device can have bleeding before a period.
If you take oral contraceptives and miss a dose, you may bleed before your period.

If this has happened only once, then it’s most likely not a big deal. If the problem continues or you just aren’t sure, call your doctor and make an appointment.