Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of spotting (spotting).
Family history
Social history
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When was your last menstrual period?
- What is the cycle length* (first day of bleeding to last day before next bleeding )? What is the longest and shortest cycle, respectively?
- How long is the menstrual period?
- How heavy is the menstrual period? How many tampons or pads do you need per day?
- On which day of the cycle do you have your spotting? How many days does this bleeding last?
- Do you experience accompanying symptoms such as pain or fever?* * .
- Basal body temperature curve (BTK) – recording the temperature curve (measured before getting up) can give important clues about hormone imbalances.
* The cycle length or cycle length refers to the menstrual cycle. A woman’s cycle length is calculated from the first day of bleeding to the last day before the next bleeding.
Vegetative history including nutritional history.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Has your body weight changed unintentionally?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (gynecological diseases).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
Medication history
- Contraceptives (contraceptives)
* * If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
