Minor bleeding which is similar to the period is termed as spotting. Spotting during first trimester of pregnancy is common. Some of the women complain of lower back pain during spotting. Although there is nothing to worry about spotting; but since bleeding is an indication of miscarriage so it is always better to consult your doctor if you feel there are some complications.

Spotting during pregnancy results in the flow of blood through vagina; the blood which flows out is in very small quantity. Spotting may occur only once or it may occur several times during the pregnancy.

If spotting occurs during ovulation then it is an indication of pregnancy. When spotting occurs just a week before the cycle then it is termed as implantation spotting. If there is an increase in the hormone estrogen or if there is a decrease in the hormone progesterone then also spotting may occur.

There are also cases of abnormal spotting in women. It occurs before the menstruation cycle. Though the causes are unknown but hormonal imbalance is considered to be one of the major cause.

When the fertilized egg gets attached to the wall of the uterus then it is also considered to be one of the causes of spotting during pregnancy. Spotting during pregnancy can also be an indication of premature labor or if the placenta is separating itself from the uterus then also spotting occurs. Disease like Chlamydia also results in spotting.

Spotting during pregnancy is an indication of pregnancy and it is also an indication of some complication. So none can be sure about the causes of spotting; so better be in touch of your gynae. The gynae will be able to identify the causes and will provide you the right medication if required.