Thread: Spotting and stress?

Hello there. I’m 22 and I have been experiencing some spotting in between periods. I have had it between about 3 or 4 periods so far this year and usually always right in the middle (after two weeks in)

It varies from a small trace or quite abit of light pink or old brown blood mixed with pink or red mucus. I have visited a doctor and had a vaginal swab, external ultrasound, blood sample earlier on in the year and urine sample which have all come back clear but I'm still getting spotting/bleeding; could this be related to stress or a hormone imbalance or something worse?

I'm not on any sort of birth control or anything. I'm sexually active with only one partner and I always use protection.

I also have Irritable Bowel Syndrome which doesn’t help during period times. I'm still worried about it but not sure what to do about it? I do tend to worry and stress alot and obviously freak out abit when this happens. I’m thinking about visiting a GUM clinic next week if not stopped, has anyone else experienced the same thing or got any advice?

Many thanks.