Light pink when i wipe but no period

Most of us have been there — you go to the bathroom and notice some light pink discharge when you wipe. Understandably, you might start to freak out a bit since it's not exactly normal.

Is it just period spotting? Could you be pregnant and not even realize it, and this light pink discharge is a sign something's wrong with the baby? A hundred questions flood your head at that moment, and 99 of them are probably purely panic-driven.

But before you start doom-scrolling on your phone, freaking out about what might be happening down there, stop and breathe.

Scary Mommy asked Dr. Katerina Shkodzik, MD, OB-GYN, medical advisor at Mira, for insight on what's behind your pink discharge and when you need to seek medical attention.

Is something wrong with me?

Probably not!

Pink mucus discharge

Seeing pink discharge is typically quite common. In fact, there are numerous causes of why it occurs, including your period or contraception use, and, thankfully, most of the reasons aren't serious. "If the discharge occurs once, is light, and lasts no longer than tw

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