Spotting 2 weeks before period

Menstrual cycles are different for everyone.

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For some, a period lasts longer than a week and comes like clockwork each month, while for others, it's more sporadic and lasts only two or three days. The length of time, flow, and even period blood color (i.e., brown, pink, or red) can vary greatly from person to person.

But what about spotting before your period even begins? Is that normal, or something to be concerned about?

Spotting here and there is typically no big deal, and happens to most people who menstruate at one point. But if it keeps happening, it could be a sign something more is going on, says Tamara Guichard, MD, an OB/GYN in Forest Hills, New York.

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Learn more about the top causes of spotting between periods here, and when it's time to talk to your doctor.

10 causes of spotting before your period

1. Hormonal birth control

Hormonal birth control methods (like pills, rings, patches, and IUDS) are one of the most common culprits of spotting between periods, per Dr.

Guichard. "Especially when you're starting a new method or switching types," she adds. When it comes t

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