Thank you for your words of advice, though I'd like to clarify some things. I'm not taking birth control pills(my mother is severely allergic and we share about 80% of allergies), I'm not pregnant, I'm infection free, my blood sugar and thyroid have been tested and are completely normal, and are in fact unusually so for someone of my height and weight.(5 foot 3 and 200 pounds). I haven't had any other tests done in a while, as I'm out of work and in between school sessions, but now something new has occurred.
I DID start my regular period before, but this month I've had spotting for the last 6 days, and regular flow for two, and now I'm back to spotting. I highly suspect polycystic ovarian syndrome or a testosterone imbalance, but as previously mentioned, I can't afford any tests or exams at this time. The vast change in my menstrual cycle over the last 6 months has been highly disconcerting as you can imagine. I hope that this either start returning to normal, or I can save up the money to see a doctor. I'm lucky enough to have insurance, but the lack of funds makes it impossible.
Hello Rebecca,
It looks like intermenstrual bleeding. Main causes of spotting between periods could be due to pregnancy, birth control pills, infection in an area of the body related to menstruation (including the vagina, the cervix and even the bladder). Other causes could be polycystic ovarian syndrome, diseases of pituitary gland, hormonal imbalance of estrogen and progesterone and uterine abnormalities like fibroid and cervical dysplasia. Your doctor may consider tests like blood sugar levels, thyroid function test, prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSA), estrogen, and testosterone. Imaging studies, such as ultrasound, X-ray, and CT scan may also be recommended in certain individuals.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.