Ep37 – Why am I getting Spotting before my Period

Hello, I’m Katy Bradbury, a qualified Nutritional Therapist, private Health Visitor and qualified nurse. I have worked within Women’s Health, Maternal and Children’s Health for many years.

Today’s podcast is “Why am I getting Spotting before my Period?” and I have a feeling this may be a well listened to podcast as spotting during a cycle is really common. I see it a lot within my clients. Spotting within the cycle can cause suffering for the women, and it can make them feel broken.

00:00: Introduction

01:58: There’s something about spotting

04:54: Three things to mention totally off the podcast topic!

08:14: Please give this podcast a rating on the app you are using. It really helps.

10:01: What does spotting actually mean? – Luteal Phase

12:16: Glamour Magazine – How do you know when you’re ovulating?

13:07: Spotting mid-cycle on ovulation

16:33: End of period spotting, when you think your period is over…!

18:10: COVID vaccine – potential temporary disruption to the menstrual cycle

20:00: Luteal phase spotting – spotting in the second half of your cycle

21:53: The Progesterone hormone levels are not high enough

22:35: Why would you have low Progesterone in the second half of your cycle?