Spotting between periods: Gynaecologist Dr Megha Jindal shares when it is normal and when you should see a doctor

Dr Megha Jindal, fertility specialist at Birla Fertility and IVF, Noida, states that mid-cycle spotting is common and not always serious but should not be routinely ignored.

Three normal causes of spotting include ovulation bleeding from follicle rupture, implantation bleeding 10-14 days after conception, and hormonal contraception initiation.

The expert advises against judging a single episode of spotting; instead, assess if it follows a recurring or changing pattern over time.