Farie

Does anyone else get this?

I have had very light spotting over the last 3 days (I O'd on Wed night/Thurs morning)
It's very light, more like pale pinky CM although there was a little blood streak in the CM this morning.
I had put it down to over enthusiastic but we havn't BD'd since Wed and it's still there .. also it wasnt much more 'adventurous' BDing than usual .. sorry TMI

I'm confused .............

tmr1234

Ovulation Bleeding is different from menstrual flow. The color of Ovulation Bleeding varies from pink to red, is light and for 1 or 2 days duration. If bleeding occurs at 2 weeks interval then it is due to lack of ovulation and can be due to irritation to cervix or polyps in cervix or uterus. A clinical examination with an ultrasound image of pelvic organs can confirm the cause of Ovulation Bleeding.

The exact cause of bleeding during ovulation is not clear and could be due to emerging follicles. Hormones prompt ovaries to produce around 20 follicles that contain an immature egg, and out of this only one follicle matures. It is during this process of maturing and bursting out from the follicle that pain or bleeding occurs. Few women are discomfited by bleeding, as it is a signal of ovulation, or they bleed slightly in middle of their cycle. Severe or long-lasting bleeding during ovulation is sometimes symptomatic of certain gynecological conditions, including endometriosis. It is prudent to consult a doctor because if left untreated can affect health. Also if bleeding is heavy during ovulation or lasts longer than 3 days then take medical advice.

Women with regular menstrual bleeding can differentiate between Ovulation Bleeding and the menstrual period. If periods are irregular, or it is uterine bleeding, then she is not ovulating regularly. A physical examination of the uterus helps detect causes of abnormal bleeding. An ultrasound examination or a diagnostic hysteroscopy helps detect sub-mucous fibroids, polyps and other problems. During a diagnostic hysteroscopy, it is possible to remove polyps for examination and take a sample of the uterus lining.

Farie

Never had it mid cycle like this before, I have pretty regular cycles (31-32 days) and O about CD20 every month (last month was only 30 days but not 'that' short).
Never get particually heavy AF, no history of bad pains etc. Been trying for 10 months and have no history of this .. I do spot before AF usually, but that shouldnt happen for another 5 days or so
Its got heavier now ...

The only thing i can think is that for some weird wonderful reason AF is arriving 10 days early .............

babymaybe

Hi Farie

I had similar bleeding for the first time this month. I noticed it in the evening for two nights in a row round about ov time. It was pink rather than red and wasn't very heavy. It stopped completely after that and I've seen nothing since. I had a Drs appointment yesterday so asked him about it. He's very laid back anyway but said that it's something some women get sometimes and it's not an indication of anything either positive or negative.

Of course, and I don't mean to scare you here, if it continues and gets heavier, and you don't think it's AF coming early, I would go and see your GP if I were you.

Take care
xxxxxx