Ovulation bleeding or ovulation spotting is a common monthly occurrence for many women. There are some who have never experienced it, or only experienced it after changing birth control, but you should know that it is normal, regardless if you have the spotting or not. Some who experience ovulation bleeding monthly use it as a reasonably reliable way to determine ovulation so they can use this sign to either avoid getting pregnant or to conceive instead. What Causes Ovulation Bleeding First, let’s discuss what ovulation is in general. This is when the ovary releases an egg to make it’s way
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I was supposed to have my period around the 10th it didn’t come until the 17 of June and it was only for one day. Then 3 days later I spotted for a wipe or 2. But it all stoped . The past 2 days ive been feeling like i am going to throw up and feels like butterflies in my belly and it looks like i am startin to spot a really light pink again. What do you think?
Hello Ashley S. Based on your symptoms – if you had sex during ovulation then it’s possible that you’re pregnant The light pink discharge may have resulted from the fertilized egg attaching itself to the lining of your uterus. Bear in mind though that there are different reasons or factors that can cause spotting. You should take a pregnancy test to confirm if you are pregnant.
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Me and my other half are trying for a baby.
For the past 15 days I have had light spotting mostly in the morning but tonight I have very bad tummy cramps feels like my insides have stretched like when you pull a muscle. Even standing straight painful. I am also feeling poorly shivering and feel sick.
My last period was on the 27th of May for 6 days. Still no proper period. Any advice?
Hi Sophie. If you have a 28 days cycle then you would have ovulated from June 8 to 12 and your next period was due on June 24. If you had sex during that ovulation window then the symptoms you’re experiencing may be attributed to pregnancy; your period is also late. Your symptoms are concerning though and you need to get medical attention to ensure all is well.
Hello, I had my period two weeks ago and began ovulation yesterday. When I went to use the restroom, I noticed I was bleeding heavily; as if I was on my cycle. It continued to the next day. This has never happened before. I was intimate 7 days prior to ovulation, but im not spotting. Im bleeding as if im on my period again. I also am having lower back pain. Is anyone familiar with these symptoms?
Hello DN. These symptoms can be related to period itself – lower back pain is linked to menstruation. The irregularity in your period may be linked to stress as well. Have you been experiencing any stressful situations lately? Your concerns about your may very well be a stressor that’s affecting you.
Hello, me and my boyfriend had sex for seven days in a row June 16-June 22, my last period started on June 9th, and yesterday on June 24th I noticed some blood on my panties and when I used the restroom. I feel no cramps, and this bleeding is not like my period. I read about ovulation spotting but I was not sure if this could be that since it is a little more blood than what I have been reading about. I have never bled mid cycle before, could it be because the sex raised my hormone levels and then when I ovulated they dropped?
Based on your dates you did have intercourse before and after your ovulation period. What you experienced was not ovulation bleeding but may have been implantation bleeding. I would recommend you take a pregnancy test on the 9th of July.
So I had unprotected sex around midnight of May 26th. I was on a 28 day cycle with being on birth control pills. I had taken my last active pills the 25th (I had doubled up that day since I missed the previous day). But I missed the very last active pill the night I had intercourse, which would really be the last active pill (day 21). About 3 days later after unprotected sex I had heavy bleeding with some clots, which I’m pretty sure was my period, and that lasted about 4 days. Usually my periods last about 5/6 days. Since I didn’t finish up the rest of my pack, which would be the placebo week.. & since the day I had intercourse I’ve been feeling these symptoms like like bloating, back pain, nauseous, weird appetite, very fatigue/tired a lot, moody, tender breast, sensitive nipples, headaches, and mild on and off cramping but no bleeding yet. Also, about a week ago 6/17, I spotted light red and then dark brown for only 2 days. I’m supposed to get my period either today or the 27th. But still no sign of it, just on and off cramping. Is it possible that I could be pregnant or my body is thrown off after stopping the birth control pills. I had no break through bleeding other than the 2 day spotting last week. What could this mean? I’m planning on taking a pregnancy test the 27th if I don’t get my period this week. Please let me know, thanks!
It sounds to me like you had your period. You cannot use early pregnancy symptoms to determine pregnancy since they can be caused by many other things. The symptoms you described can also be attributed to PMS as well. I would recommend you wait another few days and take another test.
Hi i’ve had my period on the 5/8/15-5/14/15 I’m sexually active with my fiance on the 6/5/15 I spotted pink and brownish spots and it’s been coming on and off and I’ve just seen it again 2 days ago..I know i’m over due 1 week for my period…
I’ve also been getting really fatigue lately and noticed I’ve been moody as well.
I don’t know if that should be a major concern for me ??
Hmm..this is a tricky question. It sounds like you could very well have your period, but you could also be pregnant. That is the difficult thing; periods and pregnancy each have the same signs. I recommend doing a home pregnancy test or going to the doctor!
Hi there i ended my period on 24th of May and had sex on 27th but he did not ejaculate inside me, i got little bleeding on 6th of june. i was expecting a heavy bleeding the next day as an indication i can have my early period but instead it was completely gone the next day. Pls help it is my first time to experience this. It is a ovulation bleeding or a implantation bleeding??
Hey Lily,
You were on the fourteenth day of your cycle and thus you were definitely ovulating when you had the bleeding. My suspicions are that it is ovulation bleeding and not implantation bleeding.
My last period started on 27th May. I expected to be ovulating tomorrow. I started having brown spotting today, cramp in my stomach. I never had anything like this before when I ovulating.
I had a ectopic pregnancy last August. My periods are regularly every month. We are trying to get pregnant.
I am so scared I could be having another ectopic . I never had anything like this. Any advice, I don’t want to waste doctors time if it’s normal.
thank you
Sarah,
I am sort of in the same boat as you! My last period started on the 27th of May as well and expected ovulation is today. I started having a brown spotting 2 days ago but was very light and only happened once that evening. Yesterday it was gone in the morning but started again in the late evening. It was only there when I wiped however today I have it throughout the day and it was on my undies. I am also having cramps, but never had an ectopic pregnancy. My period ended on 6/2/15 and my partner and I have had unprotected sex 5-6 times since then. I removed my nuva ring on 5/24/15 and didn’t put a new one in since.
I don’t think you are having another ectopic, but you should make an appt with your doctor to rule that out. It won’t be wasting their time. They are doctors and checking is part of their job. It’s best if you go and be safe than sorry!
As for me, I’d like to know if it’s just ovulation bleeding, bleeding because I’m not taking bc, or if I’m pregnant! Any advice would be great!
hello ladies, I am due on today and have been having brown discharge on and off since sunday evening. sometimes very watery rarey but a few times thick and sticky its really abnormal for me – until this I’ve been feeling nauseous and extremely emotional so thought I might be pregnant (I get symptoms very early ) and sore boobs. I have four healthy babies no bleeding during pregnancy. I lost my last baby at 10 weeks on jan 9th . anyway I’ve done 10 tests fist three BFN however over past four days I have done seven more and they all have very faint positives ALL seven and all different brands, including first response – I did a digital two days ago but was negative. what are the chances (from experience please) that this is implantation bleeding ? Its nothing like my periods which hit full blown very quickly and i’m usually very very heavy. I’ve read that you cant test during implantation bleeding as chances are it will say BFN but obviously my last 7 have been faint positive. so when to retest ?
I had this egg white stuff come out with blood streaks and that was in April… and I had sex Tuesday night and started bleeding well it stopped the next day then it went to a light pink an then brown color. I was suppose to start my period on May 15th and didn’t so the 16 I started bleeding red an I put a pad on at 12:00 that day an about 6 it still wasn’t enough to change it tmi lol an I had mild cramping yesterday and I wake up this morning to use the bathroom and the toilet is feeled with blood. is this my period or implantation bleeding I need help and answers
Hi Sammy. My best and immediate advice to you, would be to see your doctor right away for an examination. Often times, implantation bleeding can be mistaken for your period and vice versa and with what you’ve described, it’s hard to say which it is without a doubt. Implantation bleeding during pregnancy usually occurs 6 to 12 days after conception–close to the time when the next menstrual cycle is expected. Consider also, the color and quantity – Implantation bleeding does not usually resemble bleeding during a normal period, it will be lighter and of lower quantity. Sometimes, implantation bleeding can just be spotting for a few hours, or even a single spot. It typically consists of a discharge with a pink or brownish tint. It is often darker than period blood because it takes time for the blood to travel from the uterine wall through the vagina. The amount of bleeding is relatively light, and will only last a couple of days. For some women, the flow will resemble a very light period, which is why confusion between the 2 occasionally occurs. The majority of women find that menstrual blood is more of a red color and will become heavier within a day or two so if it didn’t get heavier, this may have been implantation bleeding. If it did and lasted for a few days then you may have nothing to worry about but the best thing to do is to check with your doctor to be sure!
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I’m 27….I usually have a cycle of 26-28 days. in April I was 5 days late from usual…but I had normal routine from 4/19 to 4/23..then I had medication for my acne treatment for 10 days…starting 4/23 to 5/2…in between I had sex and popped and I took a pill within 2 hrs….and now I have got my period again on 5/4 till today…5/8 .the period was absolutely normal and unusually painless. The medication I took was isotretinoin….
Now I feel little tenderness in my boobs….what is that I m going thru?? Can I be pregnant…pls adv
Hi, not a doctor so this isn’t a medical advice. According to my research unfortunately the medicine CAN affect birth control. Please take a home birth control test. I would also suggest seeing a doctor. The information I got came from:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a681043.html
Hi there, I am 27 years old..had my miscarriage on March 24 at 8 weeks pregnancy (hormonal imbalance as i had irregular periods) ..i was advised birth control pill for a month..then after had my regular period on 22 April 15 ..My gynaec have done all tests and told that i can try to conceive if i wish too..However yesterday and today have slight watery bleeding which is dark red (pad not required at all) along with cramp in lower stomach area n back..should I be considering this as ovulation spotting?? As I never had the same before
Ovulation spotting might be the case. Spotting between periods after a miscarriage is not uncommon. Assuming you haven’t been sexually active since your last doctor’s visit, it’s likely to be spotting caused by ovulating. If your period has returned to normal then you would’ve been ovulating around May 6th. Cramping is also another common symptom. Your periods may also be different from before; a heavier flow, some spotting, or nothing at all for some time, but since you’re period has returned last month, that is a good sign that your body is getting back on track. Though most women do start ovulating again within one to two months after miscarrying, don’t panic if your periods are still less than predictable. It doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get pregnant again. If spotting persists for quite some time, please see your doctor to be on the safe side.
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I am 23 years old, not sure if I am overthinking things but this is the first month of TTC for me and my partner, my last period was on 19th April and finished around the 25th/26th April. i have had a flashing smiley face on my clear blue ovulation test since 1st May and still do to this date (6th May) On the 2nd may I started bleeding, it started as brownish dark blood which has Turnt to pink blood, it’s not massive amounts however enough to use a panty liner. This has never happened before and as this is the first month TTC I am not really sure what is
going on.. Can any relate to this ?
Chloe x
I am in the same boat. Period started 4/18 lasted for5 days and then on 4/28-5/1 got flashy face and on 5/3 and 5/4 I got a peak…today back to nothing.. hmmmm had some light pink when I wiped today. According to BBT chart I either O on 4/29 or 5/3 unsure what to think.
I’m actually having the same issue! never had it before, but I think it’s too early as well..
Hi,
I got miscarriage in January 2015 at 14 weeks and had D & C on 18th January 2015 (reason lost fluid from uterus). After that i got my first period only on 7th April. Now we are planning to try for another baby. But my concern is that on 22nd April i found bleeding (or blood )thru tissue paper while wiping. After that again today (27th april) i found blood thru tissue paper (i can also feel mild pain both the times). Could you please tell me is there any problem with my menses?
Hey Rose,
I think you might be ovulation spotting or implantation spotting. Usually if it’s closer to your period it would be implantation spotting. I’ve been looking up a lot of things today. I had a Tubal reversal in February my period came on time in March and I had. Period on April 12 th. Now I’m bleeding in mid cycle so I’m trying to figure out what’s causing it.
I think that you are taking your chance a way too soon. Give it some rest. A uterus is not a bag to open and close without any difficulties. Additional bleeding can be hormonal, can be medical, can be anything. Just take your time to slow down, enjoy life and the life will come to you. There is nothing wrong to take some time because you need it. Some things are not meant to be forced. A motherhood is a very demanding task. I suggest you prepare yourself in a different way than forcing a very frequent and possibly dangerous pregnancies.
I have my period fairly normally and downloaded an app. Sometimes I start a few days before. Well this month about day 14-15 of my cycle I spotted Brown for a day and than red for like five days. This has never happened to me but now I am a week late with my period. I took a test two and three days after I should had started and negative but they were dollar test and wasn’t with morning urine. The spring was light enough I didn’t need to wear anything. Do you think that was ovulation spotting possibly?
It doesn’t look like a ovulation. It sounds more like a pre scheduled menstruation. A spotting should go from mucosa to dirty brownish color and it should last shorter than you described. I don’t think that any test will be anything but negative based on what you have told us, but I can’t tell for sure because you didn’t mention if you had any other health issues lately or switched to any steroid or hormonal therapy.
Hello,
This is my first time and I’m trying to conceive. My last period was April 7th. I’ve been visiting the bathroom every 20-30 minutes for a whole week. Last night, I was having slight bleeding. I’ve been eating more than usual. For example, i just had big lunch at 12noon and 35-45 min later I want to eat again. I’m wondering if I could be expecting? I haven’t tested yet bc it is still too early.
Big appetite and vomiting can be a symptom of a PMS and not pregnancy. You start to vomit much later when you are pregnant . You said that your last period was this month? No, I don’t think it is a pregnancy because it is way too early. Still good luck, I am sure you will be successful.