A one-off bit of spotting happens to lots of people and is often harmless. We'll take small steps and see if it needs attention. A pointer, not a diagnosis.
When does the bleeding happen?
Let's see how much there is — it helps tell watchful waiting from a visit.
How much blood is there?
Is this recurring or new?
One more important thing: if periods stopped altogether a year ago or longer, any bleeding is looked at separately.
Had it been a year or more since your last period, before this bleeding?
In the first months of new hormonal contraception, spotting between periods is often expected — the body is adjusting.
Have you started or changed hormonal contraception recently?
If pregnancy is possible, any bleeding is worth showing a clinician sooner — just to be safe.
Is pregnancy possible right now?
Any severe lower-belly pain right now?
needs medical help soon
Better see a doctor today
Bleeding with a possible or confirmed pregnancy, heavy unscheduled bleeding, or bleeding with severe pain is checked right away, not later.
What you can do
- Contact a doctor or urgent care today
- Bring your cycle dates from HeySis
worth seeing a doctor
Worth showing a clinician
Bleeding between periods or after sex can have different causes. See a doctor to find out which tests you need and how to treat the cause.
What you can do
- Book a gynecologist within days
- Log which cycle days the bleeding happens in HeySis
- Don't self-treat before the exam
nothing worrying here
Looks like normal variation
One-off light spotting — especially right around your period or in the first months of new contraception — is usually harmless. Watch it for a couple of cycles.
What you can do
- Log spotting in HeySis — the cycle pattern will show
- If it starts repeating every cycle — retake this check
- If pain or heavy blood appears — see a doctor right away
This is a hint, not a diagnosis. If you're unsure, a doctor will know best.