Bleeding during ovulation - fertilityfactor.com

Question: I have noticed right around the time I am ovulating I spot or bleed. Is this normal? I am trying to concieve but I am worried that I am not going to be able to.

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Name: Kaci | Date: December 9, 2004, 8:38

Answer: Katie, I have noticed the same thing and am also trying to get pregnant. I have had 2 miscarriages so I'm worried that the bleeding could be related. Does anyone have any information? Thanks!

Name: J | Date: December 12, 2004, 5:24

Answer: According to the book Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler, a day or 2 light bleeding right around ovulation is normal. It is another fertitlity sign that can help us identify where we are in our cycle. Its usually the result of sudden drop of estrogen just before ovulation & tends to occur more often in long cycle. I personally have this kind of bleeding and had a cycle length of around 35 days. Was pretty worried initially & even had an ultrasound done to check for cyst but everything turn up fine. But after reading the above mentioned book, make me feel really relieved cause me, too, suffered from an early miscarriage 2 wks ago.

Name: Louise | Date: December 15, 2004, 16:32

Answer: I have this and so did my Mum. The most interesting explanation I saw was that it is due to a drop in oestrogen just prior to ovulation. I only get it some months - maybe that's when I'm actually ovulating. Haven't really bothered about it except now am trying to get pregnant and wonder whether the blood will affect environment for sperm - anyone have any info on that?

Name: Carol | Date: January 15, 2005, 11:23

Answer: I am also trying to get pregnant and have just started bleeding 15 days after my period. At first I had hoped it was Implantation Bleeding but it is definately more of a 'bleed' than 'spotting'. Is it now too late to conceive or is there still a chance before my period is due? Any info on mid-cycle / ovulation bleeding & implantantation bleeding would be a great help.

Name: Heidy | Date: January 15, 2005, 13:05

Answer: I had a miscarrage one and a half year ago and trying to conceive now. I have the middle cycle bleeding also. The miscarrage was happend at the middle of my cycle (suppose). But no explanation from my OB/GYN. I do think there are a relationship with the middle cycle bleeding and miscarrage. Is there someone can explain this to me? THanks!

Name: RS | Date: January 25, 2005, 11:55

Answer: Is there a way to tell if it's an irregular period or if it's just bleeding during ovulation? I have the same issue as Carol and am cuirous is if it's now too late to conceive. Thanks

Name: Carol | Date: January 29, 2005, 10:33

Answer: Hi, me again. My period is due today, I have had slight cramps and only a slight amount of brown discharge which is unusual as my cycle is normally regular. I have my fingers crossed that I could still be pregnant and that the mid cycle bleeding was just due to ovulation after all. I will let you know how I get on. Am still very confused though regarding mid-cycle & ov. bleeding - can't seem to get any concrete advice on either.

Name: Claire | Date: January 30, 2005, 7:03

Answer: It is quite normal to have a slight bleed around the time of ovulation due to hormone changes, it does not affect your fertility. Implantation bleeding usual occurs around the time your period is due and can be accompanied by cramps. And i would also like to say there is hope after miscarrage, i had 2 and now i have 2 perfect children.

Name: Brittany | Date: January 31, 2005, 15:35

Answer: I have recently gotten off of birth control to try to become pregnant. I calculated when I was suppose to ovulate and that day I began to bleed very heavily. Could this just be from coming off the pill?

Name: Carol | Date: February 1, 2005, 18:13

Answer: Well its now the 1st Feb and still no period....however I did a pregancy test on Sunday and unfortunately it was negative. No sign of a period though, no symptoms like sore boobs like I usually get. Am thinking of doing another test mid-week but don't have any pregnancy symptoms either. Not really sure where to go from here or what to do? Any advice? Thanks.

Name: S.C. | Date: February 3, 2005, 10:26

Answer: I'm not sure about that. I have never spotted around that time except for this month. I thought it might be an early implantation, but was wrong. Why does it seem like I'm pregnant and not. Waiting on period, but negative test result.

Name: heather | Date: February 3, 2005, 17:40

Answer: I am currently trying to fall pregnant. I have PCOS(polycystic ovarian Syndrom) and hav e been taking clomid tablets. Recently my periods have been all over the place but I went for a scan today and everything is normal. I have been having mid-cycle bleeding and thought something was wrong but thank God its all normal. I stated bleeding yesterday which was Day 10 and I am due to release the egg Mon, Tues.

Name: Carol | Date: February 7, 2005, 7:33

Answer: Well it's now the 7th Feb and still no sign of my period. I saw the nurse on Friday who seems to think that I'm not pregnant due to negative hpt & lack of symptoms however she sent me away with a sample bottle which I had to take into the surgery this morning, however I have to wait until Friday for the results. I have also rec'd an appt for a ultra sound scan in 2 wks time so hopefully they can give me some answers & at least put my mind at rest that nothing is wrong in that department. Has anyone else had any luck?

Name: dana | Date: February 7, 2005, 18:54

Answer: This is my first month taking chlomid and I as well started bleeding during my intercourse phase before ovulation? Is this normal? Can I still fall pregnant? Any answers?

Name: ritz | Date: February 7, 2005, 19:47

Answer: this is the first time i'm going through this site as i have the same ques as u all have.. for last 2 yrs i regularly have spotting to very light bleeding on the 12th day which goes for 2 to 3 days & which is little darker in color,i'm worried but my obs & family phy says it's most likely ovu bld as my cycles are always bet', 28 to 29 days,but now i'm trying to get preg & for the first time i din't have spotting since 12th day today is almost my 16th day ,so i was hoping that it might be fertilizing,not sure ..i have litlle bit of pain on my right side of abdo clould anyone help.. very restless to kow it...i have been asking my hubby about it but as u all know they r really patient as we girls don't pls help..

Name: Kim | Date: February 7, 2005, 23:12

Answer: Looking back on some of the different questions, it does seems quite normal for some women to experience bleed/spotting during the time of ovulation. It's usually due to the changes of hormones. there have been a few times when I have noticed some spotting right during the ovulation period. I have one son and have had 2 miscarriages this past year. I don't think the bleeding is related though. some say spotting during ovulation is a good indication of being fertile and is a window to show when the best time to have intercourse. As for Carol, the fact that you still have no period but did experience some brown discharge could indicate a missed misscarriage. It's definitely best to continue to see your ob/gyn if you don't get your period soon. Best of luck!

Name: nicola | Date: February 8, 2005, 4:39

Answer: Not an answer Im afraid just a question. I have been trying for a baby for about 8 years and have had three miscarriages at five weeks. I am into day 17 of my cycle and have had some spotting. Does anyone know if this is too early for implantation bleeding. Any advice would be great.

Name: tiffani | Date: February 8, 2005, 13:59

Answer: I have 2 kids, and to my knowledge have never had a miscarriage. This past December I had 2 1/2 days of bleeding, then I ovulated. I thought I was starting to ovulate (had egg white cm on Sunday the 6th) so we had sex on Sun and Mon. Haven't had any ovulation signs since, and now i'm bleeding again around ovulation time. Not sure what to think, just hope all is okay in the fertility dept.

Name: dana | Date: February 8, 2005, 18:58

Answer: I'm still in my fertile stage and I have a heavy period ? What's up. I had my period 11 days ago and now I have it again? Does Chlomid make you bleed like this? Can you fall pregnant while you're bleeding??? Any answers? Please help!

Name: dana | Date: February 8, 2005, 19:01

Answer: What is implantation bleeding???

Name: Kim | Date: February 9, 2005, 17:30

Answer: I've had three pregnancies and two of those were miscarriages. I never had implantation bleeding with them, but was told that this bleeding is more like spotting that usually happens before your period is due. If you have pretty regular cycles you could probably differentiate between the two. It's usally a day of light spotting if it's implantation bleeding. If your real period comes a week later it could indicate some hormonal changes and if your period is late, it may indicate that you could be pregnant.

Name: Lyn | Date: February 9, 2005, 22:31

Answer: I have been keeping track of my cycles for about 9 months now and have noticed light "spotting" around ovulation. I haven't been on the BCP for a year and a half and my hubby and I were just going to "let it happen." We're starting to get worried that it has "happened" yet and this sounds similar to many of your situations. Maybe the midcycle bleeding is related... maybe not.

Name: Darcy | Date: February 16, 2005, 23:17

Answer: Hi, I have a similar question. I have light bleeding and brown discharge 2 weeks after my periods. I suppose this is due to ovulation. Is there any way to reduce/ avoid it? Also, is it safe to have sex around that time?

Name: nicole | Date: February 17, 2005, 18:26

Answer: is impantation bleeding red? and what are the most common signs of pregnanacy?

Name: Aggie | Date: February 18, 2005, 16:18

Answer: I'm only 11 weeks pregnant, and lastnight I started bleeding so bad until today, does that mean I have misscarriage? Please tell me. THis is my first time.

Name: Heather | Date: February 19, 2005, 20:10

Answer: katie, I am having the same problem,I am also trying to conceive and had two m/c's previously

Name: Heather | Date: February 19, 2005, 20:14

Answer: Aggie - I would recommend going to see your doctor and getting a referral to get an u/s - think positive until you are definately sure I have heard of others that have had bleeding during pregnancy and to continue to full term. I have had two m/c's so the first thing is to see your doctor.

Name: sarah | Date: February 21, 2005, 22:21

Answer: Hi, Sorry no answer but just to say what a comfort that there are others. I came off the pill about 6 months ago. Regular 29 day cycles then last month i did an ovulation test - NO SURGE then i got for the first time the 'brown bleeding' for about 4 days. My period started a few days ago but i was 9 days late. Can anyone help be figure out whats going on. A few years a go i was told i had pcos. I'm 25. Why cant i get pregnant?

Name: Amanda | Date: February 22, 2005, 13:28

Answer: Katie, I too had experienced spotting during ovulation last year. This happened to me usually a day or two after a positive result with an ovulation test kit for the LH surge. I had made a Dr.'s appointment believing something was wrong. A couple of days before my appointment I took a pregnancy test and found that I was pregnant with my son so the bleeding had no effect on conception. I hope this helps. I wish you all luck.

Name: vicci | Date: February 23, 2005, 4:59

Answer: Katie, I'm also experiencing the same thing and i read that its perfectly normal. I also thought it could be implantation bleeding but im only day 10 of my cycle. Hopefully pos test next month but unlikely!!!

Name: Sarah | Date: February 23, 2005, 19:37

Answer: I also had the same thing, My last day of ovulation was tuesday. I started bleeding slightly yesterday and today. NOthing big but still should I be concerned?

Name: Danielle | Date: February 26, 2005, 21:58

Answer: I had a misscaraige one month ago and I am triing again. I can't pinpoint a time of ovulation because I have not gotten my period yet. I had very slight spotting which has since stopped. I hope it was ovulation bleeding.

Name: Annie | Date: February 27, 2005, 15:58

Answer: Has anyone heard of a correlation between organic milk and mid cycle spotting? My periods have been drop-dead regular for my entire life (28 days) and for the past 10 months they have been changing. I have regularly started to notice spotting during mid-cycle, which has only happened less than a handful of times in my life beforehand, and my cycle is now irregular - most months now 27 days, but last month was 4 days late. My periods themselves have also become irregular (to me) - spotting for 2-3 days, then VERY heavy bleeding for 2 days, then all of a sudden nothing. I have heard some testimony about the use of organic dairy products, and how they affect hormone levels. It dawned on me that I switched to organic milk about the time that my cycle started changing. Has anyone else heard of this? Thanks!

Name: Julie | Date: February 28, 2005, 23:31

Answer: I had mid-cycle bleeding about 1 1/2 months ago. I thought it might be implantation, but I got my period about a week later. Now I have not had any bleeding for over 4 weeks, and previously my cycle has been about 3 weeks. I have taken a pregnany test, and only come up with negative results. Is there a connection between the two?

Name: michelle | Date: March 1, 2005, 5:43

Answer: all 3 times i've been pregnant i've bled early. the first pregnancy i had i was on day 16 with quite a lot of blood i wnt tothe doctor and explained and he was scared of an eptopic i was rushedinto hospital for emergency scanning it turned out i was only 2 days pregnant , she could see a tiny weeny sac... 6 weeks later it resulted in a miscarriage, was a strange one since iknew for so long, the next pragnacie i had also hadthe spotting as well and my 3rd pregnancy which was eptopic i practically bled most of the time but just thought it was a strange period as i never knew i was pregnant . 3 tests were negative... so bit of advice , please don't ignore irregular bleeding or pain, i left it so late that i almost died, i was on holiday at the time so i tried to ignoreit until i collapsed of so much lost blood. michelle

Name: Julie | Date: March 3, 2005, 2:24

Answer: Just thought I would let you all know that I am finally pregnant, Yay!!!

Name: michelle | Date: March 3, 2005, 2:57

Answer: congratulations!!!!

Name: jb | Date: March 3, 2005, 5:17

Answer: congrats julie hope you have a very happy 9 months xxx Send us some of yr luck xx how long were u taking clomid for and what day did u ovulate??? xxxx

Name: Summer | Date: March 3, 2005, 8:52

Answer: I have two healthy boys 6 and 2. In the past 6 months I've had 2 miscarriages. Since the last one I've had one normal period and now I'm ovulating with a brownish discharge/spotting. I've had mid-cycle spotting before and they did all the tests and everything was fine but I'm concerned about getting pregnant. I want to wait one more regular period and hopefully that one will decide to stay with me. Does anyone know anything about this brownish stuff related to ovulation?

Name: michelle | Date: March 3, 2005, 9:33

Answer: we don't seem to know when we ovulate, day 10 now so not long to go now!!!

Name: Lyn | Date: March 7, 2005, 17:47

Answer: Hello Everyone! I believe that what I experienced earlier was implantation bleeding b/c now I am 6 weeks pregnant!!! Yeah! Now I am seeing very very very light spotting when I wipe and I am concerned. I know that when women bleed in early pregnancy there is a 50% chance of miscarriage... I wonder if its too light to worry about or if there is anything that I can do to increase the chances of this pregnancy continuing? Anyone's input would be appreciated because my mind has been racing... I go to the Dr. tomorrow so I will let you all know how it goes...

Name: Nicki | Date: March 9, 2005, 10:41

Answer: i had my period on the 5th of January and then Febuary comes and i started to spot on the 23....Then here we are on March 9 and nothing has happened....I took a pregnancy test in Febuary and it was negative....could i still be pregnant....or is it just wishful thinking on my part....and let me add my periods have always been on the 5 th of every month.....

Name: rebecca277 | Date: March 10, 2005, 2:54

Answer: I have a friend who is a NFP coordinator and for the first time I had tinges of blood in my cervical mucus. I am a few days away from my supposed ovulation time (day 13 right now). I never discovered before but I always check my cervical fluid on the tissue or with one finger sweeping the vagina. I read to check with two fingers and "squeeze" the cerfix to check for mucus. When I did this I discovered the bloody mucus. My friend told me some women have this ovulation bleeding and it is normal not to worry.

Name: Summer | Date: March 10, 2005, 7:49

Answer: Thanks Rebecca that really makes me feel better - it went away after two days anyway - which made me feel better. And it doesn't seem to happen every month. We were planning on to start trying again next month for our third child and I've just been nervous with the two back to back miscarriages I've gone through lateley. Thanks again.

Name: jasmine | Date: March 10, 2005, 10:12

Answer: if you are pregnant, pay attention to your breast, mine are on the small side normally, but only 2 days after a missed period they were much more swollen, noticable

Name: Vic | Date: March 16, 2005, 18:06

Answer: Hi everyone, not really an answer, just wanted to say how relieved i am to read all this! i've had spotting / light bleeding mid-cycle for a couple of years (and on and off before that), and i'd never thought much of it until recently when someone told me it wasn't normal and could be a sign of something serious. V.relieved when google led me here... it seems like it's actually very common. i just get a couple of days of spotting, which, mixed with my normal discharge around that time, means that i have to wear a pantyliner, but that's no great hassle really!

Name: Julie A. | Date: March 19, 2005, 16:58

Answer: Glad to hear I'm not the only one with this problem. I have been trying to get pregnant for 8 months. I have had spotting before ovulation, during and after. Not all in the same month, it will change on me. I took Clomid for one month in Dec. and my ovaries enlarged and I developed a cyst. This cause a lot of irregular bleeding. My last cycle length was 31 days and I think I ovulated on the 15th or 16th of this month. For the past 3days I have had very light spotting and today some light to medium bleeding. I also didn't know if this was implantaton bleeding, spotting, or starting my period early. How the heck do you know????

Name: nesha | Date: March 20, 2005, 5:39

Answer: I am about a month pregnant and I had sex with my boyfriend during this time. After awhile I had went to the bathroom and realize that I was bleeding did I have a miscarrage or is it something else?.

Name: Julie A. | Date: March 20, 2005, 19:55

Answer: This is for nesha...I just read on another web site that sex does not cause a miscarrage and some women can have bleeding when they are pregnant. Hope this helps. Call your doctor-it wouldn't hurt.

Name: Anne | Date: March 21, 2005, 9:36

Answer: First off, I'm so glad that what I'm going through appears to at least be somewhat common. I have experienced brownish blood around what I *think* is my ovulation time (my periods are somewhat irregular), but last night I started bleeding a lot more than what the midcycle bleeding has usually been like, and it's more red. Any ideas why it might be so heavy? My period isn't due for at least another week.

Name: dana | Date: March 21, 2005, 13:22

Answer: we are trying to conceive with my husband and this month i had light bleeding around my ovulation time for 5 days. first i thought it was an implantation vleeding, so i went to the doctor to take the blood test and it was negative. i don't know what to think...i never had it before...my doctor doesn't know what it is either...should i go do the ultrasound or wait for my periods (in a week)...is there a possibility that i just got pregnant during that bleeding?

Name: kay | Date: March 21, 2005, 16:35

Answer: that is the same thing with me

Name: marie2005 | Date: March 22, 2005, 5:05

Answer: what happened to lyn? i was eager to hear what happened at the doctor?

Name: Janet S. | Date: March 22, 2005, 17:10

Answer: My cycles range anywhere from 33-56 days and it is only during my longer cycles that I have some mid-cycle spotting. I've been charting my temps for several months as we've been TTC and noticed that the spotting usually occurs up to a week before I actually ovulate. If you are in doubt as to whether or not the spotting corresponds to ovulation then I would recommend charting your temps so you know for sure.

Name: Joan | Date: March 24, 2005, 10:36

Answer: Hey everyone!! It is good to know that I am not alone in this battle. My husband and I have been trying for 6 months now and bleeding , ovulation , the whole fertility process could be confusing, frustrating , and just plain upsetting but one thing i realize in this whole process while i wait for my blessing to come is that the most important thing is to believe that we will bring children into this world , not by our own power but with God's help. Prayer have brought me through some obstacles before ,so this doesnt make it any different . Just believe my sisters and we shall recieve!

Name: sandy | Date: March 24, 2005, 11:11

Answer: I have been trying for over a year with no success. Some cycles have been normal lenght (20-30 days) But some are longer (45-50 days). I have been to an OB and my ultrasounds are normal as are the paps. Seems that durring a long cycle I get spotting that isn't linked to ovulation at all. Estrogyn rises to push ovulation causing brownish discharge but isn't enough to cause ovulation. The spotting stops and my BBT and CM fluctuates before the process starts all over again. It is makes me mad that my body is working against my hopes of child birth. I chart CM BBT and LH. Currently on cycle day 37 no ovulation as of yet. Only my second cycle this year.

Name: priti | Date: March 24, 2005, 20:06

Answer: Hello everyone..just worried...from past two days i am bleeding slightly though my period date is still 15-20 days away (i always had my periods regularly) Does this mean i am pregnant or it is just stress ?is it normal ? Can someone help.

Name: Lyn | Date: March 25, 2005, 16:01

Answer: Hey everyone, I hope you all are well. I was waiting to post until I had more news to share with everyone, but things are great here. I went to the Dr. at about 6 1/2 weeks and was able to see the hearbeat on the ultrasound. It was such a relief. I was told that I have a tender cervix and an infection (due to increase vaginal secretions which can be common with early pregnancy). My Dr. said that the infection is fairly common with increased mucous, but due to the tender cervix and some bad coughing i was experiencing (thanks to whatever bug happened to be going around at the time) it was causing bleeding. So thanks to a good round of antibiotics, robitussin, a little bit of rest, and :( no sex with the hubby until my next visit, the bleeding has stopped and we think that everything is going to be fine. We are so thankful and I hope that this is helpful to anyone experiencing the same things and let this give you hope. I am now 8 1/2 weeks pregnant and my husband and I are thrilled - we are going to tell the family over the Easter holiday, but will reamin cautious. For those of you who are still trying - don't give up! It can happen for you at any time maybe sooner than you know. I'm glad that everyone here is being supportive of all because we are all in this together. I hope everyone (including me) has a successful pregnancy and many beautiful babies! Oh, by the way - I'm only having one... I know thanks to the ultrasound :) but hopefully it is one healthy, happy baby!! Good luck all!!

Name: Paris | Date: March 26, 2005, 9:33

Answer: I have had 2 polypectomies in the past 8 mths. Now I am trying to conceive and the Dr. has put me on clomid ( I do not start taking it until my period arrives this month). I am noticing a couple days of spotting light red to brown during mid cycle and am afraid the clomid will make it worse or I will be unable to get pregnant. Note: the reason I feel like I do about the Clomid is because while trying to regulate my cycle after surgery the Dr. tried birth control pill & patch. Both caused intermittent bleeding and heavy periods. My body just does not react well to hormone pills I guess. Should I just go see a fertility specialist and not wast my time w/ my reg. ob/gyn?

Name: Paris | Date: March 26, 2005, 9:44

Answer: Oh, I also forgot something. If you notice the mid cycle bleeding, should you have had sex prior to, during, or after. If this is a sign of ovulation, I have heard that you should have sex before. I just want to make sure this is right. THANKS everyone who has posted on this website. It has been a blessing reading your stories and gives me hope...God bless

Name: justine | Date: March 27, 2005, 14:20

Answer: hi, so relieved to find this site! I am also trying to be pregnant & am worried because i started to bleed three days after my last period. I don't know if it's ovulation bleeding, implantation bleeding or my body is just doing it's own thing to confuse me! My breasts are very sensitive and 'burning' inside, pregnancy test was negative. ovulation test was positive! I am very confused!!!

Name: Kristina | Date: March 28, 2005, 17:08

Answer: I had my LMP on March 11, lasted 4 days. Then started bleeding again on March 25 and still bleeding - not enough for a pad, but definetly for a panty liner. Anyone know what this could be?

Name: Sarah | Date: March 29, 2005, 17:02

Answer: Hi Please help, I am 8 weeks pregnant started to bleed saturday, took pregnancy test today (tue) and its still positive has this happened to anyone else??

Name: Frankie | Date: March 30, 2005, 14:37

Answer: My partner and I have been trying to conceive for about 5 months. I am on a 33 day cycle and period never arrived. Did a pregnancy test 4 days later which cameout positive. I had been noticing a dark brown discharge from the day before doing the test which doc says could be implantation bleeding but I have had it now for 8 days on and off although today less than any other day. Any advice? Could this be a miscarriage? Waiting confirmationof pregnancy from urine sample - results on Fri

Name: dingu | Date: March 30, 2005, 18:37

Answer: this is the first time i have faced this problem.i am trying as well & last month i had my period late by 5 days. I had not had the prb of late peirods & this time just 20 days & i had a large amount of bleeding.I am really worried.Is this normal..

Name: June | Date: March 31, 2005, 6:39

Answer: Hi, i am trying to have a baby but have irregular periods stretching from 31 days to 45 days.last month and this month, i have mid-cycle spotting to bleeding (actually fresh blood) which can last up to 8 days.i can feel that it is different from period as my period last month came back regularly at Day 35! anyone has such long mid-cycle bleeding.it is so demoralising!

Name: Kelly | Date: March 31, 2005, 16:29

Answer: Just a word to the wise...if you are having ANY type of bleeding between periods and you are not sure if it is ovulation bleeding--see your Dr. It can be anything from hormones, bacterial infection or a polyp(s). All which could possibly interfere with conception, however easily treated for the most part. I know from experience as I am now ttc also. I start my first round of Clomid next month. Best of luck to all ttc.:)

Name: Jess | Date: April 6, 2005, 18:20

Answer: hey i need some help i am 17 years old me and my boyfriend have been having sex twice a day for the past 6 days we haven't done anything for about 3 days and today i noticed some bleeding it was a redish/brown color i dont know what it could be i still have another 2 weeks till i start my period and i dont know why i am bledding i am kinda worried cause i dont know what is going on i dont want to be preganant right now but i dont know does anyone have any suggestions on what might be wrong? just let me know what you think thanks for the help! Jess

Name: k | Date: April 6, 2005, 23:30

Answer: hi i'm 17 years old, my boyfriend and i were scared that i might get pregnant so about 72 hours later(last monday), might have been a more, i took the morning after pill, it made me feel like shit the next day...but then all week i felt weird, and then saturday i got my period, well i thought it was, it was kinda heavy, but then it was really really light and then it stopped on monday, i thought it was pretty strange cuz my periods usually last 5-6 days today wednesday it started again, but now its really heavy...what the hell is wrong with me??

Name: Kristen | Date: April 7, 2005, 14:48

Answer: I have had some light bleeding today but my ovlation test was negative. Do you think I could still be ovulating?

Name: Joanne | Date: April 12, 2005, 9:59

Answer: When I went to the bathroom this past cycle, mid morning, I saw alittle spot of pink on the toilet tissue the day I would normally ovulate. Does that mean I ovulated that day or could the pink spot indicate that ovulation is about to occur later that day or the next? Thanks!

Name: Katrena | Date: April 16, 2005, 17:51

Answer: I took 6 diffrent preganancy test out of 6 4 was pos.I went to my regular doctor and it was pos i started spotting yesterday then i took another home pregnancy test and it was neg am i still preg?

Name: racheal | Date: April 17, 2005, 15:03

Answer: i did the same thing spotted the whole time of ovulation with mucus type discharge

Name: Samantha | Date: April 28, 2005, 7:01

Answer: sorry no answer but I am experiencing spotting today and my period is not due until 5/6 and yesterday i had so much saliva in my mouth it made me vomit and i'm always so sleepy could this be due to pregnancy? my daughter is ten and i've been trying to conceive for the last 2 years and have been unsuccessful. Anyone's help is greatly appreciated.

Name: Molly | Date: April 28, 2005, 20:23

Answer: Almost ever question I read throughout this web site, they lead to one big problem. Lack of one major hormone PROGESTERONE. Just make sure to spend the money on a progesterone cream that has 500 mg per ounce of progesterone. Apply two times a day 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon on soft skin. Start on day 7, yes day 7, especially those with PCOS. This hormonal cream changed my life. Think about it for those trying to get pregnant, progesterone is the biggest role player in early development. It can only help, trust me.

Name: amanda t. | Date: April 29, 2005, 15:39

Answer: I'm having the same problem as samantha. I spotted brown clumpy discharge during ovulation. Then I started spotting the exact day that my calendar said I was supposed to if I had implantation bleeding. Now the blood is a little heavier, and I am experiencing cramps. My period isnt due for another 4 or 5 days. Could this still be implantation bleeding, or could it be a miscarriage or my period? I have experienced nausea and vomiting, and headaches lately. Ive also been very tired. Does anyone know what this might be?

Name: Karen | Date: April 30, 2005, 21:47

Answer: Hi! Wow I'm glad I found this site! I had a m/c back in Dec and am trying again. The past 2 months I've had some light bleeding before ovulation and after having sex. I guess this is normal?

Name: gina | Date: May 3, 2005, 12:54

Answer: i dont no when i ovulate but my last period was very light and it last all week verse just 3 days,

Name: ML | Date: May 4, 2005, 11:48

Answer: I have noticed that my period came down for just one day then stop, could i be pregnant??

Name: hajra | Date: May 5, 2005, 12:16

Answer: if you are spotting can you also be ovalating at the same time?

Name: Sonia | Date: May 10, 2005, 11:34

Answer: I always bleed before my period...at least 10 days before! Such a pain. My boobs are always tender and sore but more so around ovulation and the first day of my period. does this happen often?

Name: jasmine | Date: May 10, 2005, 12:08

Answer: if I had implantation bleeding on the 7th\8th, around when did I conceive?

Name: Kat | Date: May 12, 2005, 12:04

Answer: Hi, i have had the same problem for over 2 years now. I start spotting a week or 2 after my period and it turns into my period... it is very annoying. I am thinking of how this may effect conception. I am worried. We tried 3 months in a row and nothing.... we stopped trying due to other reasons, but this was enough to worry me..

Name: ijay | Date: May 13, 2005, 16:36

Answer: I have also experienced spotting during my supposed ovulation period. I and my husband have been trying for about 6 months. went to the doctor who told me i had a cyst which was normal and a fibroid the size of a golf ball. can i still be able to conceive? i really want a baby so bad.

Name: kenya | Date: May 14, 2005, 12:30

Answer: what if i'm bleeding during my pregnancy ?

Name: Leslie | Date: May 16, 2005, 19:41

Answer: For as long as I could remember I had the same thing and after two miscarriages I had a beautiful, healthy baby girl, I am currently pregnant again and hope it all goes okay. Good luck to you!

Name: suzy | Date: May 17, 2005, 16:48

Answer: i want to know does the urine change color during when having ur period or being pregnant?

Name: jessica | Date: May 18, 2005, 15:34

Answer: it is my very first time but im not sure if i sjould bleed this heavily can you help please

Name: Alison | Date: May 18, 2005, 23:23

Answer: my last period started 27th April, on 12th May i had a sharp pain low in my left side folowed by some light brownish spotting/bleeding on 16th-17Th May. Could this be implantation bleed?? or maybe ov bleed? i have a regular 27 day cycle.

Name: lala | Date: May 19, 2005, 14:09

Answer: i have the same question

Name: M | Date: May 20, 2005, 14:21

Answer: .. In response to all the women who are worried about spotting when they're pregnant - I spotted when I was pregnant with my son, called my dr hysterical, and he said that usually miscarriage is accompanied by severe cramps. (my son is now a healthy 6 foot tall 13 year old). I did, however, have a miscarriage a few years ago, and the bleeding was not, could never be mistaken for a period - it was very severe.

Name: Lesley | Date: May 20, 2005, 18:21

Answer: Hi Girls, I'm on day 18 of my cycle and I experienced some light spotting today, pinkish brown in color. I have never had mid cycle spotting so i'm a bit concerned. Any ideas???

Name: Stephanie | Date: May 22, 2005, 15:47

Answer: Hi. I've read some of your responses. It helped me a little, but I'm still confused myself. For me, I found blood on my underwear about 3 nights ago. I notice I bleed a little and I think I am ovulation. I read that it is suppose to last a couple of days. I am on birth control if that may help. But I need an answer. To all that wants to get pregnant, GOOD LUCK!

Name: Hayley | Date: May 23, 2005, 6:10

Answer: After a desperate search it was relieving to find others have the same problem! It started after a m/c in '98. I went to the doc and prescribed progesterone. It really worked and can now concentrate on having a baby again! So give it a shot!

Name: hajra | Date: May 27, 2005, 9:07

Answer: I am trying for a baby and i have pcos and have bee told to take Metformin. I have been taking them and now my period is very light or I think it's a period it's bee going on for 8 days and I only notice it when I wipe myself. I wonder if any one else is in the same situation.

Name: Trysta | Date: May 31, 2005, 13:29

Answer: When you bleed is that bad and is it sopose to go awy and is it sopose to cramp?

Name: carrie | Date: June 1, 2005, 15:14

Answer: I have been ttc for 6 mnths now. I had started spoting on cd29 and cd 30. I bleed lightly to medium on cd 31 and 32. Then i spotted again the cd33 and 34. Then now on cd 43 and 44 i am spotting again. Does anyone know if this is okay or what it could be? I have one son and nothing like this has ever happened

Name: Shelly | Date: June 2, 2005, 22:51

Answer: I am relieved to know that I am not the only woman with these same concerns. I have undergone many fertility tests lately and my doc has found nothing wrong. My husband and I have been trying for 13 months. I have had many of these similar experiences and I am beginig to think that i am causing some of these symtoms just from thinking about it so often. I just had an HSG procedure and my doctor seems to think I will be pregnant within the next couple of months. Until then i will think happy thoughts instead of worrying so much. Good luck to all!

Name: LeAnn | Date: June 9, 2005, 17:48

Answer: I have also have bleeding around the time I should be ovulating and also experienced a mc in january. Has anyone asked their doctor about the ovulation bleeding? Is it related to miscarriage? Has anyone else tried Progestrone?Courious.

Name: stacy | Date: June 11, 2005, 21:29

Answer: i also just had a miscarriage in mar i was 12 weeks then i bled for 16 days then about 5 or 6 now im spoting when im suppose to be ovulating?? i TT A OBGYN FRIEND SHE SAID it could be just ovulaion i guess when you get older this happens also im 38 and tring for my 6th child. one was mc the rest were perfect no spotting or anything... hope this helps any of you.

Name: Suzanne | Date: June 12, 2005, 0:04

Answer: I am glad to know many ladies have this mid-cycle bleeding that I have been having - I'm 33. I have been diagnosed with Polycystic Overy Syndrom 6 years ago. I got pregnant with pergonal shots - Successful. Then I got pregnant 2 yrs later on clomid - successful. 2 yrs later, I wasn't trying or anything (figured I couldn't get pregnant on my own) I had bleeding on day 12, I got pregnant that month - SURPRISE and successful. Since I quit nursing 6 mo's ago I have began spotting about 2 weeks into my cycle. This month it has lasted 6 days, which seems strange. I will see my OBgyn on the 27th. Good luck, I believe the mid-cycle bleeding won't hurt in getting pregnant, as it happened to me.

Name: Louis | Date: June 14, 2005, 3:47

Answer: Why spotting occur during 8th weeks of pregnancy, is it alarming?

Name: Carolyn | Date: June 14, 2005, 7:29

Answer: I'm 34 and we are trying to have one more child (we have 2 already). I NEVER get pregnant when we try to conceive. Maybe it's the stress of trying; I don't know. Anyhow, after about 3 consecutive days of sex, I notice the blood-tinged mucus. By then I'm too tired and just want a good night's rest ,so I said "forget it, not tonight dear". I haven't been on birth control in 2 years and nothing has happened, although I can't say we've really tried. My cervix is usually very tender during ovulation and I don't want to have sex then. I'm wondering if the bleeding could be caused by aggressive lovemaking?

Name: Carolyn | Date: June 14, 2005, 7:30

Answer: Louis, I spotting around 6 to 8 weeks with second child. I was fine, but you can still ask your Dr.

Name: Sherylin | Date: June 16, 2005, 4:28

Answer: Hi there ladies. I just wanted to tell those of you who experience the blood tinged mucus around the time of ovulation, it is perfectly normal. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't. It is just one of those quirks of being a woman of child bearing age. What I have found in my research is that the blood tinged cervical mucus is a great indicator of ovulation. It is a very fertile time. I hope this helps. I wish you all healthy, beautiful babies. God bless.

Name: Sherylin | Date: June 16, 2005, 4:35

Answer: I forgot to say that I have the same issue. I get the blood tinged cervical mucus about 4 times a year. It usually lasts about 3 to 4 days. It's not heavy enough for a pad, but sometimes it does stain my panties. It's probably a good idea to wear panty liners. It always happens when I least expect it. Sorry, if I got too graphic. I hope that you all can find comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Take care and God bless.

Name: concerened | Date: June 21, 2005, 2:24

Answer: i want to know ,by my boyfriend ejaculating in me during the time im ovulating will i get pregnant ,and its a couple of days before my cycle comes on . and would i feel any pains in my lower stomach concerened

Name: Sherylin | Date: June 21, 2005, 23:55

Answer: Concerned, It is highly possible for you to be pregnant. As for the abdominal pains, I'm not sure about that. Take a pregnancy test once you have missed your period.

Name: TravelBug | Date: June 22, 2005, 22:17

Answer: For those who have mid cycle/ovulation bleeding, how heavy is the bleeding? Mine lasts for 2 days with a few patches/clots of uterine lining, and I spot for 2 weeks until my real period. What's yours like?

Name: diana | Date: June 26, 2005, 13:02

Answer: after my period i had sex and im continuing to bleed after like 7 days. whats wrong???????????

Name: Melissa | Date: June 27, 2005, 15:15

Answer: I don't have an answer, just also the same problem. For about a year now I have had some brown discharge during the time of ovulation. I am also trying to get pregnant and have been unsuccessful for a year now. I went to two OB/GYN 's and they both told me that spotting during ovulation is normal and could demonstate an increase in fertility. I just finished a class at the gym and started bleeding like a regular period, but I just ended by period about ten days ago. Does anyone have the answer as to what this is??

Name: Heidi | Date: June 28, 2005, 9:12

Answer: Diana, I too bleed after my period finishes. Sometimes it is associcated with intercourse and other times not. I am trying to get pregnant, had a m/c in february. It is very frustrating. Anyone have any suggestions. I am a nurse and worry about everything. My obgyn thinks it may be associated with ovulation, but said he will do further testing if it continues with no pregnany.

Name: Heidi H | Date: June 28, 2005, 13:25

Answer: HI - We have been tcc for about 17 months since the miscarriage. About 3 mths ago I got a saliva monitor and have been watching for the "ferns" (ovulation time). The ferns seem to be present about day 4 or 5 of my cycle. Isn't it supposed to be around the middle of the cycle. Do you think that this is why I miscarried. It has been really head dealing with it. Some of you are so strong! Anyway, do you think that it is possible that I am ovulating so clsoe to the beginning of my cycle. I have also been charting for the the last year and they cannot tell when I ovulate. However I don't check the temps when I'm bleeding. Any suggestions or help - thanks

Name: meggy | Date: July 7, 2005, 3:50

Answer: i have regular 28 day cycles. 4 months ago my husband and i started trying to conceive. i am sure i conceived last month. However it was painful from the start. i showed very evident signs of pregnancy. my breasts became huge, my abdomen large and tightened, most of my freckles became sore and so did my gums. i could smell much more than before. i was sure this was it. unfortunately it did not even give me time to confirm as it only lasted a few days after my usual end of cycle. It all ended with a very heavy and painful period. i tried to take it in my stride and convince myself that at least we know to be a fertile couple. this month i felt so empty and was expecting a normal cycle but i had streaks of blood in the mucus various times during the month. i'm supposed to have had my period 8 days ago. but all i got was some more streaks and some brownish mucus when i wipe. my breasts decided to swell up too but i still feel so empty. i'm so confused.any ideas?

Name: cb | Date: July 7, 2005, 4:05

Answer: hi meggy, i say that you should take a pregnancy test!!! Good luck to you, and let us know what happens!!! :)

Name: meggy | Date: July 8, 2005, 2:18

Answer: the test was -ve. i did it half hearthedly to say the truth but an answer seemed to relax me cause a couple of hours later i have a regular flow. So it was my body teasing me after all. thanks for answering it reallly helped.

Name: Catherine | Date: July 13, 2005, 16:05

Answer: I am 38 years old. My last period started on July 1st but it was a week late and light (I am a heavy bleeder). Now I am at day 13 and I went to the bathroom and there was a small clott and when I wipe a small about of pink tinged blood. My last child was born 9 years ago and I had a full blown period with my other pregnacies for the 1st month. Is this ovulation bleeding? Could this be implantation bleeding? Could I be preg?

Name: meak | Date: July 21, 2005, 8:57

Answer: Hi, I have just started to bleed when ovulating, i went to the Dr and she said that i was either just having a ovulation bleed or i was pregnant and to wait until next month to find out either way, i will either bleed or not, not much to go on but i guess the worst thing is, that it is a waitng game we are all playing. good luck to all, i hope it all works out. keep your chins up, when it does happen i am sure it will be the right time and very amazing. i don't think anyone really knows what is going on, i wish that we could find out.

Name: Lyn | Date: July 21, 2005, 20:03

Answer: Hey everyone! To all who are ttc - don't give up! For those of you who are bleeding at odd times - don't freak out! I'm not a doctor, but I experienced spotting early in pregnancy and then again around 3 & 4 months. Each time there was a different reason for the bleeding, none of which gave us reason to believe that there was a problem with the baby. I am now 6 months along and thrilled. G/L to all!

Name: Tracey | Date: July 23, 2005, 19:07

Answer: Hi, I've read almost all of your post.I'm 37 I have 4 children,two step,two bio. This month I had my period after 25 days(it was early) then on day 14 after intercourse I had spotting(ovulation time) I'm not trying to have any more kids but will tell you.Before I got my period I felt really pregnant.I have never had spotting before and I'm really worried.Should I call my doctor or just wait to see if I get my period in a week?

Name: Tracey | Date: July 23, 2005, 19:58

Answer: High estrogen levels can cause ovulatory bleeding and high progesterone levels can cause pregnancy-like symptoms. Its not uncommon for a particular cycle to have higher than regular hormonal levels.

Name: On | Date: July 27, 2005, 1:24

Answer: why do my breast get sore during ovulation

Name: Ali | Date: August 1, 2005, 8:18

Answer: Hi everyone. I've been reading your messages for a while but never posted before. I also have ovulatory bleeding and am ttc. It usually happens about a week after the end of my period and lasts 2-3 days. I discussed it with my doctor and she informs me that it is nothing to worry about, it is caused by hormonal levels and there is no reason to think I can't conceive. To anyone who has been ttc for over 1 yr, you should see your doctor and ask to be sent for tests (they won't do them before you've been trying for at least 1 yr). Good luck everyone who is ttc and to everyone else, try not to worry too much.

Name: ruby | Date: August 2, 2005, 10:51

Answer: hi ladies. i see that i'm not alone...i finished my 1st cycle of clomid about 10 days ago, and started bleeding today on day 19 of my cycle. i am freaking out wondering what is wrong with me...and waiting for my dr to call me back. this was supposedly supposed to be my fertile time, but now i'm bleeding?! can anyone help? : )

Name: b | Date: August 2, 2005, 13:04

Answer: ump!

Name: Alison | Date: August 3, 2005, 7:45

Answer: Can anyone tell me exactly what Clomid does and how you got your Doctor to prescribe it to you. Mine just keeps telling me not to worry.

Name: Karin | Date: August 5, 2005, 23:19

Answer: hi...i've had protected sex and my husband even 'pulled out' since we are not yet ready to conceive, and we did this on the last day of my period. But now, i've experienced a day of minor brown discharge or cervix mucus during my ovulation period....could this just be because I am ovulating...what is this darker discharge?

Name: Sarah S | Date: August 8, 2005, 4:56

Answer: I had a miscarriage three months ago and have been trying to conceive since. This month around the time I would have expected to ovulate I have had brown/reddish brown blood with my discharge. I hoped that it was ovulation bleeding. However, at the same time I have been doing OPKs (which worked ok before my miscarriage), but I haven't had a surge. Starting to wonder if this means I am not ovulating.

Name: Kristen | Date: August 9, 2005, 12:46

Answer: I am on my second month of Clomid and starting bleeding midcycle. I am ovulating will the blood have any effect on the sperm?

Name: Michelle | Date: August 11, 2005, 3:38

Answer: hi, i was reading k's on april 16 and it's a lot like me. i'm 17 and after having sex with my boyfriend i took the morning after pill within 72 hours. fortuately for me i didn't feel side effects. my LMP was july 26 and the last time i had sex was august 2. today i got some bleeding and thinking it's too early for a period. so is there anyway i'm NOT pregnant? when should i take a test? k, if you could respond that'd be great

Name: Ashley | Date: August 11, 2005, 21:28

Answer: hello, me and my fiance were trying for a baby for almost a year and it finally happened im going into my 8th week and i experienced some brownish spotting i read that this was normal but i am still concerned,as for how long you should wait to take a test i waited almost 2 weeks just in case my cycle was gonna change and come alittle later but when there was only 3 days left to july i new i had to take a test and i took 2 test 4 hours apart and they were both positive the next day i still went for the blood test and then told me that most home test are usually accurate but its good to confirm your pregnancy with a blood test, also i just turned 19 and recently graduated as well as my fiance who is turning 19 in a couple of months i need some addvice for him, he hasnt told his parents that we are engaged and after we got engaged i found out i was pregnant and he hasnt told his parents that either those are 2 big things that they need to know but hes scared of how they will react especially after telling him to wait longer to propose does anyone have any advice ? sorry for the long babbling.

Name: Michelle | Date: August 12, 2005, 2:00

Answer: getting married and having a baby should be 2 of the most exciting things to happen in your life. he should be happy and telling the whole world. maybe he's not ready for all the responsibily b/c you probably will face bigger things than announcing happy news. besides, the longer he waits to tell them, the worst the reaction will be.

Name: Mimi | Date: August 12, 2005, 23:08

Answer: Lite spotting around the time of ovulation is that normal this is the first time that this has ever happen.

Name: marisol | Date: August 14, 2005, 21:12

Answer: i am 2 wks late on getting my period i have taken 2 blood test and they came out negative also a urine test negative is there ant chances that i can still be preganant?

Name: Celeste | Date: August 14, 2005, 23:12

Answer: I HAVE A SERIOUS QUESTION. Today (8/14/05) I noticed I had a spot of blood after I went to the bathroom. I also have lower stomach cramps. I started my period on 7/31/05, so my period shouldn't be till the end of this month. My boyfriend and I had sex 7/30/05, 8/6/05, and 8/10/05. We didn't use protection, but he did not cum in me. I don't think I am pregant but I want to know what can it be. I never had this before. Can anyone answer my question? Thanks!

Name: bump | Date: August 16, 2005, 20:14

Answer: bump

Name: me too | Date: August 16, 2005, 20:16

Answer: I have had this today too. It seems that the brownish blood I ususally get before my period is here 2 weeks early! Could it be implantation bleeding? Ovulation bleeding? I have a dull ache near my left ovary. please advise!

Name: ashley | Date: August 18, 2005, 19:26

Answer: i got my period on 7/30/05 and me and my b/f had unprotected sex on 8/8/05 and 8/11/05 and on 8/15/05 i started to have little spots of blood but the next day it was heavy, its now 8/18/05 and am still bleeding heavy? don't know what this is...can someone help me

Name: fii | Date: August 19, 2005, 3:17

Answer: my partner and i tried for 2 years for a baby and found out we were expecting in Feb 05. i bled for the first 12 weeks with no problems to our daughter, but i did spent most of my pregnancy in hospital on a drip with very severe hyperemesis and then tragically gave birth at 21 weeks due to an having an incompetant cervix, our daughter fought for an hour but there was nothing that could be done to save her. i used to have irregular periods but since giving birth have bled on 3rd and 16th of the month. this month on the 16th it was slightly less red and more mucus which could tie in with ovulation. when i was pregnant i was told that bleeding early on in pregnancy is actually quite normal around the time of implantation and does not seem to have a negative effect on a healthy embryo

Name: Ali | Date: August 19, 2005, 8:33

Answer: Fii - I'm so so sorry to hear about what happened to you. I'm sending you wishes for a healthy, happy pregnancy in the future. Alison - Clomid helps make you ovulate if you haven't been doing so naturally.

Name: Cassie | Date: August 23, 2005, 10:25

Answer: Hello, I am quite concerned about my mid-cycle spotting. Has anyone with this condition been able to conceive naturally? Thanks!

Name: Ava | Date: August 24, 2005, 11:16

Answer: I have also had spotting it started around april. I went to the bathroom and saw very faint blood that stopped right after. Dr. said it is ovulation bleeding and very normal:)

Name: Trish | Date: August 25, 2005, 19:09

Answer: I feel comforted to have found this site because for the past four years I have experienced off and on bleeding around the 14th day of my cycle. After doing some research I was satisfied with the explanation that it was just normal ovulation bleeding. I have been married now for eight months and want to be pregnant. I am kind of worried that I have a problem but the obgyn always assures me that everything is fine. Everything I read about ovulation bleeding says that ovul. bleeding is a good sign of fertility, but when am I suppose to have intercourse...before or after the bleeding? Does anyone know? Thanks for reading and good luck to everyone.

Name: Heidi H | Date: August 29, 2005, 14:36

Answer: Hi everyone - I had had some bleeding mid cycle about 2 months ago and cramping on the left side. I am not pregnant but still ttc. when I saw my dr she referred me to have a ultrasound (to make sure that all was good), when I went in for the ultra sound the tech noticed that I had a cyst on my left ovary. She stated that it is a common thing. Some of the symptoms were nausea and pain (cramping) on my lower left side. dr. stated that I should not have any problems with concieving in the future and that the cyst should go away after 1-2 months. I will be going back in November for another ultrasound. if you are have any kind of pain and you are not pg with a test. talk to your doctor. I am not saying that anyone has the same thing as I do, but check it out. Hopefully, you are pregnant. Good luck.

Name: Ava | Date: August 31, 2005, 9:20

Answer: Had ovulation bleeding this month and I did "it" before and after. I hope something good happens. Wish me luck!

Name: r | Date: August 31, 2005, 9:37

Answer: what was your ovulation bleed like? did you get ewcm then brown spotting but your cm goes to paste thats wohat mine has done im 3 dpo and getting hot flushes i spotted for 2 days now my cm is thick

Name: Ava | Date: August 31, 2005, 12:42

Answer: My spotting is very light. It only happens one time a day during ovulation, when I go to the bathroom. It is very watery and very light red, pink. It literally only happens once on that day and then does not come back. I hope this helps.

Name: amanda | Date: September 10, 2005, 21:28

Answer: i had a baby 8 months ago and i am on the pill but sometimes i bleed in between what could it be

Name: jacquie | Date: September 12, 2005, 3:21

Answer: hi im not supposed to start my period till the 18-20 and today the 12th and it spotting which is werid and not heavy and i been emotional and having the chills always hungrayfeels like i have the flu but i havent been aroung anybody thta has it or had it

Name: alison | Date: September 12, 2005, 7:08

Answer: Trish (and anyone else interested) - For the last few months I have been doing ovulation tests (which works out very expensive) to work out if I bleed before, after or during ovulation. Every month I have ovulated and then started bleeding 2 or 3 days after. Hope that helps and good luck ttc.

Name: Alison | Date: September 12, 2005, 7:12

Answer: Trish (and anyone else interested) - for the last few months I have been doing ovulation tests (which works out very expensive) but every month I have ovulated and then started bleeding 2 or 3 days afterwards. I hope that helps. Good luck ttc.

Name: alison | Date: September 12, 2005, 7:13

Answer: sorry, I posted that twice somehow!

Name: claire | Date: September 12, 2005, 7:16

Answer: I usually spot for a few days when I ovulate but last month I started bleeding heavily and then it didn't stop again until after my period. I bled for nearly 3 weeks. I'm due to ovulate again at the end of this week but I've started spotting again already. Has anyone else had this happen and did you see a doctor?

Name: tania | Date: September 14, 2005, 20:45

Answer: I do have the same symptom.My OBGN said its normal. when i get this mid time bleeding i have slight pain at the right side of my lower abdominal. I'm planning to get pregnant after 2 , 3 months but have worries.Hope things will go well

Name: Sanju | Date: September 22, 2005, 21:44

Answer: hi everyone felt very nice reading, i am 8 weeks pregnant, and i am bleeding i have dont the blood test my hcg level has increased, but i am concerned about the bleeding it mostly happenns when i pass urine and u know when u are pregnant after every one hour u need to go, so can anyone tell me how serious is this,Is it going to effect my baby? please help me i am worried

Name: Karen x | Date: September 28, 2005, 10:31

Answer: I had a misscarrage 16 days ago but stopped bleeding 2 days ago and ovulated but started bleeding again today. Me and my husband hoped this would be our second chance so hopefully it is just a sign of ovulating i pray it is. I was reading that alison was saying it is expensive buying ovulation tests i agree i bought one of the internet its called ovatel its a saliva test its dinky and only costs £15 and you can use it over and over. Worth a try its tricky to start with you might want to try it a few times aday to get the swing of it. Ill keep you posted i hope i did ovulate again as i know you become really fertile after a misscarriage. Fingers crossed for my glimer of hope eh ! thanks

Name: Melissa | Date: September 29, 2005, 22:01

Answer: This past year and a half I lost two pregnancies. One at 5month to turners syndrome and one at 10 weeks for miscarriage. We are starting to try again after two month since last miscarriage and during 14th day noticed pink watery discharge. I am wondering if that could mean ovulation or something completly different? I do have left back side pain. Any thoughts ladies?

Name: LuiSA | Date: September 30, 2005, 5:08

Answer: no

Name: Mia | Date: September 30, 2005, 18:11

Answer: As long as your cycles are normally regular, I wouldn't worry about the bleeding in between. There are so many things and/or situations that influence the way our cycles behave. Mid cycle bleeding is common and stress has a way of wreaking havoc at other times...no one is immune. For peace of mind, get your doctor to rule out hormonal imbalances, thyroid probs, hyperprolacinemia, infections, and if you check out ok with those and your pap smear, then don't sweat it, ok? I love you all. I'm going thru it all, too. Just take it one day at a time and keep your faith.

Name: michelle | Date: October 3, 2005, 17:55

Answer: for the first time i have experienced this discharge, mid-cycle - i found a good website, just not sure on it's reliability - good luck to everyone! http://www.babyhopes-.com/articles/brownishtinge.htm-l-

Name: zunta | Date: October 11, 2005, 20:55

Answer: i have been going through this for a while now.i get my periods regularly but i spot in between and once in a while i get that weird discharge with a sliver of blood in it.i just got an endo biopsy done and i am very scared that something is wrong with me.i have 2 kids btw

Name: js | Date: October 11, 2005, 23:25

Answer: Does midcycle spotting (or ovulation spotting) happen during ovulation or after ovulation. I find mixed info on this.

Name: alice | Date: October 12, 2005, 17:36

Answer: anyone get an endo biopsy and why?i am really worried about it

Name: tonya | Date: October 14, 2005, 21:42

Answer: ok i am convinced i have cancer.i occassionally get a blood tinged discharge mid cycle and i looked it up on the web and it doesn't say anything good about it.please tell me this could be a symptom of something else.please!

Name: k | Date: October 14, 2005, 23:23

Answer: i may have missed this somewhere in this post but what color is the spotting from ovulation and is it different from implantation bleeding? I had some spotting midcycle that was reddish brown.....

Name: leanne | Date: October 16, 2005, 14:06

Answer: am exactly the same and i am really worried to. i desperately want a baby and im worried this could be ruinig my chances.

Name: Holly | Date: October 17, 2005, 21:52

Answer: For about the past year and a half I have experienced mid cycle bleeding. My OBG says this in normal and is from a drop in horomone levels. I am not trying to conceive, but have 2 children, the last one 5.5years ago. I am not on anything, my husband had a vas after our last child. Any how, the obg says that this mid cycle bleed is normal. He also told me it can be brought on by weight gain or simply being a little or a lot overweight, as weight can affect our horomone levels. When I do have a mid cycle bleed, which is about every 2nd or 3rd month, sometimes it has been 2 in a row. It is like a mini period. It is brownish for most of the day, then gets pink then sometimes red. It is light, sometimes I have to wear a liner though. I too was very worried about this even though the doc said it was normal it still is comforting to see that I am not the only one this happens to.

Name: tonya | Date: October 18, 2005, 20:11

Answer: thank you for posting this Holly,it has really put my mind at ease.i did do the endometrial biopsy and i didn't get the results explained to me as my ob will not be in till the end of the week,but i insisted that the covering ob see them and give the results to me.he said everything looked ok but i should wait for my own ob to call me when she comes back.i am somewhat relieved that he said things look ok but still anxious to talk to my doc.did your ob ever do tests on you?.BTW my mom was telling me today she also had this spotting and had 12 kids so there is hope for all of us!

Name: charlie | Date: October 19, 2005, 14:33

Answer: hi no answers sorry but need help, i was on the injection pill an came off in dec 04 been tryin for a baby since. i know i can catch as i had my 1st child 2001 sadly he died aged 3 . has any one been on injetion who was tryin an if so how long did it take you? please help me

Name: Allison | Date: October 21, 2005, 4:39

Answer: I was on Depo for 9 months and it was due on feb 29. I didn't take it because I am trying to get pregnant. My cycles are between 21 and 28 days and this month on the 15th day after my LMP I experienced light bleeding that was brown in color. I don't know what it is. I heard someone say that it means that I am fertile and now is the time to have sex, but I don't know. I am still trying. My friend was on depo for a year and got pregnant 3 months after she quit taking it. So, I guess it depends on the person.

Name: tonya | Date: October 21, 2005, 13:38

Answer: i got my endometrial biopsy back and everything is normal according to my ob.when i asked her why i spot during ovulation time she said some women's estrogen levels drop real low.i hope this answers some of your questions

Name: Sara | Date: October 24, 2005, 15:27

Answer: Light brown discharge 11-13 days into cycle I'm 28 years old. I'm having a thin lightly-tinged brown discharge from my vagina. It happens about 11-13 days into my cycle. It happens after a strong pain in my lower abdominal right or left side. The pain lasts from one to 4 hours and after that I start bleeding. I went to the gyn and my pap and everything were normal. You can get ovulatory bleeding in the middle of the cycle and if it is very light, it just comes out as brown tinged as you describe. Usually it doesn't happen every month though. They said that the pap was "within normal limits." She told me not to worry about the light brown if it didn't continue more than a couple of days or if I didn't have pain. It doesn't happen every month. Every 2 or 3 months maybe. Sometimes only a touch, sometimes a little brown for a day or so. I had hyperplasia 4 years ago but know my gyn say I am normal. I am trying to get pregnant but I wanted to know if I should try before, during or after the pain or the bleeding. If someone knows, please let me know.

Name: tonya | Date: October 25, 2005, 9:55

Answer: you should try making a baby during that brown spotting and after.you're very fertile at that time.Now let's both cross our fingers for the both of us :)

Name: Sandra | Date: October 26, 2005, 0:08

Answer: I've been having a thick discharge so I figured that I was ovulating and My husband and I have been trying to get Preg. For 6 mths, I also noticed light, light bleeding during the time I had the discharge? Is this ovulation or something else?

Name: Nana | Date: October 26, 2005, 14:08

Answer: So glad to have come accross this site...Trish (or anyone else who may be trying to find out)I am ttc, I am bleeding during ovulation...should I have intercourse before, during or after?? has anybody found an answer to this??? Its just the second time this has happened to me, 1st time was 1 year ago?? Any suggestions??? Is there a dif. between implantation bleeding and ovulation bleeding???

Name: karen | Date: October 26, 2005, 15:14

Answer: howlong does this ovulation bleeding last ? days---or hours? it it normal and enought to use a pad-what color is it ? clotty etc ??? and when should we bd ? before or after ?

Name: sharon | Date: October 26, 2005, 16:15

Answer: Hi all, I get the mid cycle bleeding as well...yesterday day 18 and had a dull ache on the left side and bleed a little bit...today all brown small amounts of discharge..I am worried about this as well..is this healthy? Does this mean you are healthy? Seems so many have this problem...what do you notice if you really have a problem with bleeding? Please help......I am a huge worrier:) thanks girls...OH, I have also tried progesterone creme (natural) does anyone know if that will cause period to be off? thanks all

Name: Sharon | Date: October 26, 2005, 16:18

Answer: HI again, I wanted to let all know I did have a full pelvic exam done last month and all was normal...I just wonder about the mid cycle bleeding..could stress really cause you to be off? I had a stressful event last month as well...thanks all

Name: Sandy | Date: November 1, 2005, 14:55

Answer: Hi Everyone, I've also experience bleeding during ovulation for a long time. Sometimes its light and other times a little heavier. My doctor has told me that this is normal for some women. I asked if it would interfer with pregnancy and he said no - sperm should have no difficulty getting through. However, I was also told that sometimes the Lutueal Phase right after ovulation can breakdown early causing bleeding and consequently miscarriages. Its my understanding they can prescribe natural pill form progesterone to extend the luteal phase.

Name: Erin | Date: November 5, 2005, 1:45

Answer: I was told by my doc that midcycle bleeding can mean I am NOT ovulating at all. I have had this problem for years. My doc suggested birth control to sort of get me back in to gear, but that seems silly since I am trying to conceive, but maybe that is what I need to do to conceive. Anyone hear of this? Also does anyone bleed, midcycle, after exercising?

Name: Rachel | Date: November 5, 2005, 7:01

Answer: I have read in my book "taking charge of your fertility" that thus not most common, a sign of ovulation can be spotting. This is actually great for you ladies who do have it as it is an extra sign that you have ovulated. Some women don't have any signs, no dull ache, no cramping, nothing, so unless they are charting their temps they wound't know when they ovulated. I think the spotting comes after the egg has been released....so you need to make sure you BD before that time. I just had the weirdest 2 days ever. I am currently at 5dpo (I know this because I chart on fertility friend). At 3dpo I had major pain on my left side during sudden movement, walking fast and especially painful when coughing. At 4dpo (yesterday), I woke up to go to work, went for my morning pee and found that my white underwear was covered in what I can only describe as a brown watery discharge (watered-down blood). DH and I BD'd the night before but it wasn't rough at all and actually the movement fromt hat hurt the left side as well. Does anybody know what this could be? A cyst? I just had a physical one month ago and was told no cycts found during my pelvic exam (not sure how accurate that is). It can't be implantation bleeding so soon?

Name: MOENI | Date: November 6, 2005, 13:58

Answer: Hi,I also have had bleeding (pink &asmall blood clot) between 11-14 days.I have had 2 miscarriges last year.I´m worried as I´m trying to get pregnant.

Name: Erin | Date: November 7, 2005, 2:48

Answer: Hi Rachel- I have had exactly the same kind of "spotting" as you describe- a weird watery brown discharge. I have had it 4 times in the last 9 months. (I keep records since I am always bleeding) Although it is bizaar, it is becoming increasingly common for me. I have been checked for cysts and fibroids etc and came up clean. For me I think it is just hormonal imbalnace. This kind of discharge happens at all times for me. First two randomly and the last two at ovulation. I hope this puts your mind at ease that is may be anything serious.

Name: Erin | Date: November 7, 2005, 2:53

Answer: Sorry- trouble with the english language.... I was trying to say... It may NOT be anything serious and not to worry too much before you speak to your doctor.

Name: Rachel | Date: November 7, 2005, 7:43

Answer: Thanks Erin, that made me feel better. Both my Mom and MIL feel it might have been a big ovarian cyst that ruptured but you would think that my GP would have found something this large in early October when I had my physical. Do you think i should even bother going to see the doctor? I have been going to (bugging) her almost once a month cuz every month something new and weird happens. I am really hoping that she will just give in and refer me to an ob/gyn (in Canada you must be referred). Had it only been a spot on the underwear I wouldn't have thought too much about it but my underwear was completely soaked in the discharge. I had to throw them out as they were completely ruined.

Name: JESSICA F | Date: November 7, 2005, 14:26

Answer: HI MY NAME IS JESSICA ME AND MY HUSBAND ARE TRYING TO HAVE A BABY THIS WILL BE OUR FIRST ONE BUT I CANT GET PREGNANT THEN 2 WEEKS AFTER MY PERIOD I STARTED TO BLEED I HAVE BLEED FOR 3 DAYS DOES THIS MEAN I AM OVULATING PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ANWSERS I FEEL SCARED AND HOPELESS!

Name: Erin | Date: November 8, 2005, 3:04

Answer: Hi Rachel, I find bugging your doctor is a great way to get what you want. if you are trying to get pregnant than you should be in touch with an OBGYN. I say go ahead and bug your dr. at least inquire about this- I don't want to lead you astray since i speak only from personal experience and zero medical training. Although i discribe this discharge as " my water breaking" it sounds like yours might be a little more intense. I'd say it's only an ounce when it happens to me- maybe an ounce and a half?? Not sure... Hope I am helping...

Name: Moeni | Date: November 8, 2005, 12:35

Answer: Hi! I have the same problem & this site came as a great relief.Ihad my periods on24 october ,had pain & bleeding on Nov. 6 ,then again pink discharge today & abad smelling watery discharge with pain on right side. I have had 2 abortions last year & am trying to concieve again.I´m worried. Please help me by telling me what is it I´m going through.

Name: Sandy2 | Date: November 8, 2005, 21:16

Answer: hey everyone i have a question? i started a af on the 29 th of Oct and only spotted about 4days....started taking Femara and started spotting on in the morning...should started testing for oing today(-) but now i am spotting everytime i do the bd ....just like you said a little clot of blood and then it's over...is this some what the same thing you are taking about?i want to bd tonight but i thought maybe wait until tomorrow and maybe it will be over....what do yall think someone let me know.....thank you

Name: Sandy | Date: November 9, 2005, 10:22

Answer: Moeni, you have every right to want a baby but you have to understand that most of the women on this discussion board, including myself, would give anything to have a child. It break our hearts to hear about a baby who never had a chance at life because the mother found it inconvenient. Abortions can mess your body up(scar tissue, etc) so its probably a good idea to go get a complete checkup.I wish you the best and hope that you conceive.

Name: JESSIE | Date: November 11, 2005, 18:28

Answer: HI THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON HER. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE POC BUT ITS NOT REAL BAD. I AM ON MY SECOND ROUND OF CLOMID AND NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET I PRAY EVERYDAY BUT I FEEL LIKE GOD DONT HEAR ME. ITS REALLY HARD ON ME AND MY HUSBAND. I JUST OVULATED FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST WEEK SO I HOPE EVERYTHING GOES OKAY I HAVE A DR APP THE 21 OF NOV .I STARTED BLEEDING REALLY HEAVY FOR 3 DAYS WHILE I WAS OVULATING IS THIS NORMAL? PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ANWSERS.

Name: Marie | Date: November 13, 2005, 18:47

Answer: well, i'm currently doing follicle studies to see when i ovulate - vaginal ultrasounds from day 12-18. bleeding during ovulation - i was told that many follicles form, only one lives to ovulation and the others rupture - causing bleeding. it's that chocolate brown colour, watery texture stuff. extremely inconvenient if you ask me. i'm a 28 day cycle person, ovulation bleeding started on day 13 and will probably go to day 18 for me. life should be simpler! was also told that ovulation bleeding does not interfere with pregnancy attempts. stay strong everyone!

Name: tpeleti | Date: November 23, 2005, 16:02

Answer: Katie, as of now, Ive noticed that Ive been on my menstrual cycle of period for more than 6 weeks, n I havent taken any medication when the doctor told me so. Please I want to find out, if it wouldve be helpful to get me pregnant or itll cause more risk of it, from not getting pregnant.

Name: jackie | Date: December 2, 2005, 2:50

Answer: I am also trying to conceive. My last period was 6 days late and i found out i had a cyst thats why i had thought i was pregnant. I spotted for 2 days 10 days after starting my last period. Could this be a sign of ovulation or implantation bleeding.

Name: Kerri-Lynn | Date: December 4, 2005, 16:56

Answer: I last had my period on November 19th 2005 and then this friday which was Dec 2nd 2005 i have very very very light pink spotting then the following day ( Saturday) it was red and i put on a pad but nothing on the pad only when i wiped..Then today ( Sunday ) the day after its back to being very very very light pink and then to nothing...does anyone know what this might be?

Name: BRANDY | Date: December 5, 2005, 23:07

Answer: Hi everyone! I need some help! My husband and I are trying to concieve and have been for a long time. My doctor put me on Metformin for four months-and did absoluetly nothing! So then I went in for an HSG(When they put the catheder in your cervix and inject ink to see if your tubes are blocked.) Oh my Gosh! That was the most pain I've ever felt in my entire life! Cramping like crazy! But good news...they are clear.I guess the only thing wrong is that I don't ovulate. I haven't ahd my period for two years...except for twice when I bled for a month straight. I go in on Thursday for Clomid. DOES ANYONE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I DO? DOES ANYONE HAVE A SUCCESS STORY FROM THE TREATMENT I'M ABOUT TO UNDERGO? DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO GET PREGNANT ON CLOMID?HELP ME! I WANT TO BE A MOMMY!! :(

Name: Kerry | Date: December 10, 2005, 13:09

Answer: I am so glad that I found this sight. These storys sound alot like mine. My doctor did say that it is normal to bleed during ovulation and tht you can still concieve during this time. Even knowing this it still worries me.I do have 2 beautiful children and my husband and I are hoping for number 3. With my first 2 I had no problem. In fact it took us just 2 weeks after we decided to have him to concieve him. My second was the same. My third is NOT! I was worried because I never had a problem before and now I am 36 and it has been 6 year from the last. I started bleeding when I started trying to concieve. I only know this because this is when I started test for my ovulation time. It has been 5 months now and I finally, after reading this,feel hopeful. Thank you ! I do have a question. When is your best time during this time to concieve? Before,during or after? Is it normal to have more bleeding the 2nd day? Is there a difference between red and browish red blood? My started out brownish the 1st couple of months and for the past few times has been red. Does anyone know? Thank you for your help and I will keep everyone in my prayers.

Name: Cheryl | Date: December 15, 2005, 20:52

Answer: Re: all of the ones below - especially December 10, 2005 entry. Yes - brown and red are normal colours for the spotting during ovulation - usually brown at first - heavier the second day (Reddish) and then back to brown. My husband I and are also trying to conceive (1st time). My cycle has been anywhere from 28-36 days and this months is the first month since going off the pill that I have had spotting. I checked it all out and it's all normal. Good luck everyone!

Name: MelissaK | Date: December 18, 2005, 12:13

Answer: Hi everyone - Hope I can jump in here. I am on cd15 and woke this morning to find HUGE spotting and bright red on the tissue when wiping. This month is my first cycle of Clomid - 100 mg. DH and I have been bd non stop since day 9. I have had a positive OPK since day nine - even today. Anyone have a similar situation?

Name: trying for #3 | Date: December 18, 2005, 12:23

Answer: MelissaK welcome aboard, now this is where am confused, I had that egg white stretchy mucus yesterday and even today in which today is cd 12 for me, does that mean that I am ovulating, I AM SO CONFUSED!!!!!

Name: Julie | Date: January 5, 2006, 18:33

Answer: My husband and I have been trying for a baby for 12 months. Last year i misscarried at around 6 weeks. We found out i was pregnant 9 weeks ago and went for a routine scan last week which made me 8 weeks from my last period. No heartbeat was detected so they advised me to return today 5.1.06. After going today for the scan, they advised me that there was still no heartbeat and suggested a (ERPC Evacuation fo Retained Products of Conception) which is scheduled for next Wednesday. What is the chances that they could be wrong? as I have not experienced any bleeding and apart from the sickness, I still feel pregnant? This is both worrying and distressing for my husband and I as we so much want a child.

Name: RENEEB | Date: January 11, 2006, 22:49

Answer: my husband and i miscarried our first baby nov 16 @ 14 weeks. i had to have a dnc. i waited for my first a.f. which took 5 1/2 weeks(dec 24) it was a relief because it meant it could happen again soon. im 21 years old and sunday (cd 16) i had and INTENSE PAIN in my lower lft abd. i could barely walk. the following morning (cd 17) i had a very very small amount of bright red blood only for about 4 hours, and only every other time i wiped. it also was very painful ( i have never before had a tender cervix) to have sex. and still today ( cd 20) it hurts in the same spot, but very dull. my dr is jerking me around and has no answer but to get a blood test in 14 days. have any of u experienced INTENSE PAIN durring mid cycle bleeding? any thoughts on what this might be? well good luck to all ttc!!!

Name: reneebiggs | Date: January 11, 2006, 22:56

Answer: TO ALL INTERESTED I DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THE DIFFERENCE IN OVULATION BLEEDING AND IMPLANTATION BLEEDING!! OVULATION BLEEDING OCCURS (IN A 28 DAY CYCLE) APROX CD13-15 AND IS BROWNISH. IMPLANTATION BLEEDING HAPPENS CD23-28 AND IS PINKISH AND VERY LITTLE IN AMOUNT. I HOPE THIS HELPS!! GOOD LUCK

Name: RENEEBIGGS | Date: January 11, 2006, 22:57

Name: samantha | Date: January 13, 2006, 10:05

Answer: In my discharge their is a little bit of blood in there and it has been when i get off my period and before i egt it is it normal and is my body ok ?

Name: roughdraft | Date: January 13, 2006, 17:55

Answer: Hi - I'm a new user - I had an early miscarriage 1.5 years ago. I'm 35. Last fall I started to have heavy periods with spotting around mid-cycle. I went to my GYN; he removed a benign cervical polyp, did an endometrial biopsy (normal) and a pap smear (normal). Path on the polyp was benign. I have an ulatrsound scheduled for next week, to look at uterine lining, but right now I am at mid-cycle and just had a huge rush of bright red blood and mucus. It's more than spotting, so I'm very worried - but telling myself all my tests came abck normal. I shouldn't be pregnant (we're not currently trying). Has anyone else had heavier bleeding like this, mid-cycle? I'm anxious about this. Thanks!

Name: Penny | Date: January 19, 2006, 9:41

Answer: I had intercourse on cycle Days 6,7,8 and now Im on Day 10 and I have brownish discharge...do you think I have a chance of being pregnant? I hear the sperm can survive for a few days...my husband is away now for a few days. PLEASE HELP :)

Name: Kelsha | Date: January 26, 2006, 16:49

Answer: My name is Kelsha, and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant now, this month for two years. I have had pretty irregular periods since I started them at 12. I was told a few years ago that my hormone levels were close, to me having PCOS. I do definitely have the cysts. I am not sure now if my hormone levels are to the point that I really do have PCOS. I miscarried in the middle of Dec. Everything that goes with that, I am not really sure when my last period was. It took a loong time for a pregnancy test to not detect the HcG anymore. I had a period starting the 9th of Jan, lasted only 4 days, and it was very light. I too, have been experiencing mid cycle bleeding...And am very greatful to you all for sharing your own stories. Thanks for all your information you post. My husband and I are trying like crazy this month. We'll see what happens.

Name: emmak | Date: January 29, 2006, 19:57

Answer: Hello MelissaK I too have had a similar experience. I have been on Clomid for 3 months now and on day 15 or 16 of my cycle I start to bleed - sort of a moderate flow, red in colour. This goes on for about 10 -14 days and then stops (just when my normal period short be starting!). I do a pregnancy test, it comes back negative and I start the cycle all over again. I haven't a clue what's going on - anybody out there have an idea?

Name: natachade | Date: February 4, 2006, 13:39

Answer: Hi, I am having the same problem, Just before ovulation I have spotting and then when I have intercource with my husband I start to bleed more.. I have 1 kid and I am trying to get pregnant again, I feel that in the last 2 months that it is not happening because of my bleeding. Also when i got pregnant to my daughter i never had this type of bleeding at ovulation and got pregnant the first month that we tried. Now its been 4 months and still I am not having any luck.. Also I have a apt. with my Doc. next month just 4days before ovulation to see with a U/S what is happening inside. I thought that this was not a normal thing, but since reading all your answers I feel that I am not alone with this type of bleeding. and it is not a bad thing...Thanks

Name: LEP | Date: February 11, 2006, 9:29

Answer: My husband and I have been trying for a few years to get prengnant. This past year we have been going to a specialist who has been doing lots of tests on us to see why we haven't been able to get pregnant on our own. I found out yesterday that i have edrometrial polyps and my doctor feels they should be removed. I have been referred to another specialist who will make the final decision if they will come out. If the polyp interferes with the egg and sperm, it may make it hard to get pregnant. Has anyone out there ever had this? If so, were you able to conceive after the removal of the polpys?

Name: Kynleigh | Date: February 12, 2006, 4:46

Answer: Hi everybody!!.. i have polycystic ovarian syndrome.. So i've no periods for 10 months... and yes i have been having unprotected sex w/ my b/f.. well recently i have been wiping light blood,(like when i used to have periods) and stomach cramps, and my breasts hurt, and i threw up 2 times the other day... could i be pregnant?? THANK YOU!

Name: ter | Date: February 12, 2006, 19:36

Answer: i have the same thing this last month

Name: RENEEB | Date: February 14, 2006, 21:06

Answer: HELLO ALL. I POSTED BEFORE ABOUT MIDCYCLE BLEEDING. NEW PROBLEM. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE STILL TRYING ND WAITING UNTIL THE 17TH TO SEE IF AF COMES, BUT THE INSIDE OF MY VAGINA WALLS AND MY CERVIX IS VERY TENDER. WE HAVENT HAD SEX FOR A FEW DAYS AND IT IS STILL VERY SORE. ( WE ARE BOTH FREE OF STD'S) ON THE AVERAGE WE HAVE SEX 5-9 TIMES A WEEK AND I HAVE NEVER HAD this problem before. any suggestions? anyone else experience this around cycle day 23-25? let me know. good luck to all ttc.

Name: andreas | Date: February 17, 2006, 16:03

Answer: It is nice to read all the postings and to know I am not alone. I have noticed a couple of important questions that no one really had gotten a response on. I too am ttc and have these same issues. Does the ovulatory bleeding (if that is what it is) keep from the sperm reaching the egg? My dr. told me it could be ovulatory bleeding but other times says it's possible I did not ovulate. Has anyone actually gotten pregnant w/having the ovulatory bleeding? And also, if you do bleed, I have seen that it means ovulation occusr before and after the bleeding. Any suggestions on when to "try" during the bleeding phase? It has been a year for me and my period is different every month...how does one deal with this irregularity?

Name: kelly | Date: February 23, 2006, 16:52

Answer: katie, i am having the same problem, i just weaned my 13 mnth old son a couple of weeks ago and trying to concieve, haven't had a normal period yet but brown spotting took preg tests all neg, i read that it is normal to spot in early stages of pregnancy, i read also that a women who has breastfed for that length of time usually ovulates before return of period?? don't know if pregnant or not?

Name: Ashley | Date: February 28, 2006, 7:24

Answer: I also have PCOS, and am trying to get pregnant, I am on 1500mg of Metformin, chlomid tablets, progestrone pills, and estrogen, and I am usually pretty regular on my cycle, and I was due to start on the 17th, and it is now the 28th, I do have pregnancy symptoms, but I'm not sure if they are because of all the fertility meds I am on. any advice?

Name: Beth1 | Date: February 28, 2006, 12:09

Answer: I have been off of the birth control patch for almost three months. My first cycle was late and the second one started on time. However, 15 days after my cycle I began to have ovulation bleeding. I have purchased the Ovulite and it did not indicate that I was ovulating during this time. Reading over the previous answers, I will continue to monitor my ovulation and see if I do ovulate after this bleeding episode. I never knew getting pregnant was going to be a science experiment. It has been good to join this forum and see that other women are experiencing this.

Name: Neon | Date: March 11, 2006, 8:42

Answer: Wow, I'm amazed at how common this is! My partner and I have just decided to TTC and had our first 'experience' only yesturday. Just before we had sex he said he had a really good feeling that it was going to happen for us, this morning (12 hours after sex) I woke up and felt different. A bit crampy, bloated, swollen breasts. A few hours ago I started to spot pink watery stuff, nothing major, can hardly see it and there's practically nothing there. At first I thought I was getting my period, but now I'm convinced that we conceived and it's ovulation bleeding.... I'll keep you informed, I'll be testing in about a week. Good luck to you all ladies, I feel so lucky that this happened to me the first time (well, hopefully!!)

Name: Neon | Date: March 15, 2006, 7:30

Answer: Just an update incase anyone is reading this... not pregnant. But still trying ; )

Name: Becca | Date: March 15, 2006, 10:11

Answer: Wow, I never realized how many women suffer with mid-cycle bleeding! DH and I have been ttc for about 14 months now, with no success. About 8 months ago I started a new work out routine, and I noticed that I started to get midcyle bleeding whenever I worked out. It will be mixed with my ewcm and it is bright red, lasting for about 12 hours after I finish working out. Then it turns to brown. I still get the mid-cycle bleeding every month. I was concerned so my dr gave me an u/s and they said my ovaries and uterus are normal with no polyps. Dh got checked out too, and he got a clean bill of health. I can't figure out what the problem could be. I've tried ovulation kits, temping, preseed, robitussin etc, but still nothing. I can't help but think that the bleeding is causing me not to get pregnant, but the dr. doesn't think they two are related. Does anyone else have a similar story, or suggestion for me?

Name: LadyD | Date: May 5, 2006, 16:54

Answer: On Sat., (cd16), at like 4 am, I went to the bathroom after coming in from a club and I had blood when I wiped, not a lot, just enough for the tissue and wasn't anything after that. I had sex just in case b/c I don't know if I was ovulating. Here's my question: When you see this blood, did I ovulate ALREADY, am I ovulating RIGHT THEN, or am I ABOUT to ovulate? I hope I didn't confuse anyone as dumb as it sounds. I'm pretty sure it's ov bleeding b/c I have a 32 day cycle and have a luteal phase of about 14-15 days. Next period is due 5/16.

Name: chandellina | Date: May 6, 2006, 11:37

Answer: hi, i;m having spotting and more recently bleeding on CD14-16. this is my 2nd cycle after a miscarriage in March. i took it as a sign of ovulation, my CM looked right, and we bd'd every night this week. seeing actual blood is freaking me out though - maybe it's also because i am running every day?

Name: pipnbit | Date: May 11, 2006, 0:39

Answer: I have had an IUD for almost and year and just got it taken out! My husband and i are tring to have another baby and right now is my ovulation period and i had some brown bleeding and was just wondering if everything was ok?

Name: greeneyedgemini616 | Date: May 11, 2006, 10:50

Answer: I have o bleedign every cycle that's how I know I O and I asked my dr/ about it and she said it is normal that it's just some spotting from the egg breaking out of the ovary. I spot every month.

Name: TweetynWolfie | Date: June 7, 2006, 16:55

Answer: Well, I am new here, I had my period two weeks ago, but it was a three day period, i would bleed one day and then it would stop, and start up the next and so on.. I am Ovulating, and bleeding, I just started this on Sunday...I started freaking out...but after reading all these answers...I am starting to think I have the same problem...I took a pregnancy test monday...and it was Nevgative, I thought that was weird, because my stomach is getitng bigger and so is my chest, and I dont ever gain any weight unless I am pregnant...My Fiance thinks the same thing...I was wondering, what is going on, why is my stomach and chest getting bigger?

Name: TweetynWolfie | Date: June 7, 2006, 17:04

Answer: Ashley, I had a friend that was on chlomid, and she was trying to get pregnant for a whole year...but Now she is 7 1/2 months... From her experienced the same problem..But that Med, does work.....It took her a year, but every woman is different...Just thought I would let you know about that one med...I am not sure about the others....

Name: losingfaith | Date: July 8, 2006, 4:04

Answer: hey all, have been ttc for the past year and have just started bleeding m/c the past two months.... My husband and I are sorta keen but we have trouble getting energy during working week, so tend to only try on weekends.... I have a solid 32day cycle with my last period being 6/20/06 so I knew I would be ovulating around this time, actually calculated the 8th. I had the brownish discharge yesterday, and after trying this morning I discovered that I was bleeding a bright red. We tried last weekend too and I'm just trying to figure out that if the ovulation bleeding occurs after ovulation, would last weeks effort be enough? I know that "only on weekends" is probably not enough to make it easy, but it does only take once right?

Name: losingfaith | Date: July 8, 2006, 4:09

Answer: just further to my last post, I thought I'd let you know that the reason for my name is that since we have been ttc, my sisters in law have all gotten pregnant, 1 was trying for about 1 month, and the other one was trying for about 2 months with the first one, and the second pregnancy which is due in 6 weeks wasn't even tried!!!!! it is so disheartening when you are around such fertile people!!!!

Name: faith2 | Date: July 10, 2006, 0:38

Answer: losingfaith, i have to respond because i totally understand how you feel. I have two sisters in law who conceived while not trying. I also have a sister who has 2 kids already and "mistakenly" got pregnant with twins. Believe me, she is the last person who needs two more babies right now. I have my name because despite my disappointing months/years..I have to keep the faith. Hang in there, don't loose faith or hope. As far as the bleeding. I bleed and have cramps during ovulation. My doctor told me ovulation is taking place..so that would be a good day to BD "sex". The doctor also said, it's a good idea to BD the day before ovulation because you want sperm to be there when the egg is released. This will increase your chances of conceiving. If you want know exactly when your ov, get a ovulation kit. Clearblue is a good brand.

Name: Tammy276 | Date: July 10, 2006, 0:46

Answer: Hi ladies. just thought I would post and say that I know exactly how you feel about everyone else getting pregnant. The month after I m/c, my boss got pregnant. It was really hard for me to be happy for her, when I wanted to be pregnant so badly. Now every month she's like 'are you pregnant yet' Hello! don't you think I'm trying here! And everywhere I turn, there are pregnant ladies. I went to the doc. the other day and I swear everyone I saw was pregnant! Even two of the nurses were pregnant. Hopefully this is everyones lucky month! Babydust to all!!

Name: faith2 | Date: July 10, 2006, 23:40

Answer: Tammy, I can relate. I have been married for four years and ttc secretly for three. During these four years everyone and their mother manages to ask me " when are you guys having kids" atleast once a month. I don't want people in my business so I brush them off. You would think they would stop buggin you but Nooo...they don't take hints. When I finally get pg. I'm still not telling them. They will find out when my stomach starts to pop out.

Name: TweetynWolfie | Date: July 11, 2006, 16:06

Answer: Hello ladies, I am back, After I wrote my last message I went to the hosptial, I took a test there and it also came out Negative. Well I was suppose to get my Period the 10th of this month and still have not gotten it, I doo keep very good track of my midcycles. Well I have GYN appointment the 13th of this month, so hopefully she can tell me something and tell me what is going on with my body. I am just really scared something is really wrong, I have had thoughts bout not being able to have kids anymore, but maybe it is just me.

Name: losingfaith | Date: July 29, 2006, 22:52

Answer: hey all, just thought I'd let you know, that we are about to start another round of "trying" I have noted down all the dates.... and we have decided that we will seriously try this time... we've calculated the next six months, so wish us luck!!!

Name: shar | Date: August 8, 2006, 10:35

Answer: I miscarried in April of this year. I have waited the amount of time that my doctor has told me to wait and I am mid way through my cycle and I am spotting, enough to have to wear a panty liner and it is a brownish color and I am not sure why I am spotting? I have always had normal cycles and this has never happened before. I don't know if it is because my husband and I are trying to get pregnant or if my cycles are still abnormal due to my miscarriage. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Name: AVA | Date: August 15, 2006, 17:05

Answer: Hello ladies, It's been a while since I wrote because my computer has been down. I think I have really great news for you. I heard about this liquid vitamin for women from my grandmother. I don't know if any of you heard of Lydia Pinkham, but women back in the day used to take it for mentrual problems and what not. It worked very well on women trying to get pregnant. Any who, I decided to give it a try. I got it at my local drug store, you can call or look around to see who has it. I took it for about two months and bam!!! I'm having a baby any day now. I really hope if any of you are trying please, please, please try this. Its totally healthy for you, it's just herbs and vitamins in liquid form (they do come in pills too) what it does is it nurishes your reproductive organs with vitamins and herbs we lack due to the things we eat. The only thing is that if you do try it stop taking it once your mid cycle comes, I did some research and that is what they said and I did. You will notice mid cycle because you will have abundant EWCM. Lots of luck to you I really hope this helps.

Name: vulondra | Date: November 16, 2006, 18:56

Answer: I have a lot of experience with this subject. I am schooling for an RN on the OB floor and also from personal experience. I too have had bleeding with ovulation. Also occumpanied by pain in the choicen ovary I am ovulating from. I have a huge history of early miscarriage. I have four children and I have had at least 5 miscarriages that I know of. I am lucky compared to some woman, my miscarriages take place by the second month so its been a little easier for me to let go. I was only able to get pregnant taking a tincture called Red Rasberry Leaf. I took this tincture and had one period, the next month I was pregnant. You can buy it online at herbalremedies.com I was also using progesterone cream on my skin to help assist the pregnancy. I was able to carry my baby to 35 weeks before delivery. Something caused the placenta to stop working correctly and my baby wasn't getting the fluid around her that she needed. My doctor was affraid that she would tangle in or pinch her umbilical cord so we had her early. If anyone has any questions, feel free to email me. kissalov@hotmail.com

Name: henrike | Date: November 16, 2006, 23:08

Answer: me too. i would spot a day after the ovulation for about two days, even though in june it didn't stop for two weeks and the my period came. i spoke to my doc in sept re this. he said it's normal. i also read in a book :taking charge of your fertility" that it's normal. so don't worry. you're fine.

Name: france | Date: January 24, 2007, 0:03

Answer: I just want to thank all of you for this forum. It has brought me alot of peace in the past months while ttc. I just went in to see my doc today and I have one huge follicle. Got my LH results back and should ovulate within a day or so. For the first time ever, I started light bleeding tonight before ovulation. Thanks to this forum, I can sleep tonight! I was pretty worried. I have one 3 y/o boy, and we have been ttc for 9 months now on clomid. Sure is nice to be able to read others experiences....I am not alone after all!! Good luck to all of you!

Name: claimbyfaith | Date: February 9, 2007, 18:25

Answer: I am really releaves to read all your stories cos i can sleep now knowing i am not alone in this. I'm sorry I dont really have an answer, I only have more questions. I got married about a year and one mont ago, and we've been trying to get pregnant about 4months now. I had my last normal MP on the 29 of Nov and started bleeding again on the 19th dec, i went my dr who said i was having ovu bleeding. I didn't see my period again almost 2 months and was feeling some Preg symtoms. then the bleeding again, went to my dr who said i am ovulating and there is no sign that i ever was preg, ruling out the possibty of a miscarr. so what happened to my MP for that period? I am really confused this has never occured b4, when can e try? Is it b4 d bleeding, during or after?Thanks everybody

Name: Abby | Date: February 21, 2007, 3:29

Answer: I am 28 and have just starting trying to get pregnant. Have been monitoring my cycle for a couple of months and seem to have a regular 30 day cycle. Have been using LH testing kits by the letter, but have not detected a surge. On monday (day 15 of my cycle) there was a fain line on the test strip, but the instructions say it should be darker than the control line. We had sex on this day and we both noticed that I was bleeding. This concerned me, but after looking at this sight and others it seems that this maybe an ovulation bleed and that sometimes you need to test for a LH surger sometimes twice a day to insure you don't miss it. It is now Wednesday (day 17), so I guess that is it for this cycle. Maybe we'll have another go tonight for good measure. I gave my husband last night off, as I didn't wont to wear him out. Can anyone shed any light on weather you can have to much sex and deminish chances, is once a day too much during ovulation times? Also does laying down for 20-30 mins after sex improve chances at all?

Name: cathysyhtac | Date: February 26, 2007, 4:46

Answer: I am really relieved to read through this thread AND find not even one entry that indicates that bad egg quality is the reason why we bleed during ovulation. Because that's what my dr told me when i asked her about it. She even told me that even if i got pregnant in that cycle, the pregnancy would be very hard to sustain and would have lots of complications. Wow, what a relief to find this thread. Thank you very much!

Name: CaitlinAnn18 | Date: March 2, 2007, 21:43

Answer: I have been trying to conceive for 5 months now, last night I had pinkish red blood when I whiped. I have never experienced this before and I am suppose to be ovulating around this time So, can someone tell me what is going on??

Name: honey | Date: March 6, 2007, 16:51

Answer: hi everyone, I'm mid cycle and just experienced 4 days of dark brown discharge thats a bit clotty- sorry! is this ovulation or something else? I had a HSG last month too.

Name: Optimist | Date: July 4, 2007, 9:59

Answer: Hi readers. I had a missed miscarriage before I fell pregnant with my first child and have recently had a miscarriage at 7wks ttc with my 2nd. I've just started spotting at 10days a light dark brownish spot (after trying last night tc) and am still hoping to conceive in the next few days. This is the first time I have spotted mid cycle which is noramlly 23 dys. Was relieved to find this website with similar experiences.

Name: babycakes11 | Date: July 25, 2007, 23:07

Answer: I'm at my mid cycle (day 14) and I just started bleeding a little bit. I am trying to get pregnant and the bleeding has happened before, but does that mean I am ovulating right now?

Name: juliewallin | Date: September 6, 2007, 17:21

Answer: can you spot during ovulation and what does that mean?

Name: sam447 | Date: September 13, 2007, 6:41

Answer: I'm not trying to get pregnant. I'm on the pill, which I take according to directions. But I still get ovulation pain and spotting - I thought you didn't ovulate when on the pill? Asked my doctor but he says I must miss pills, which I definitely do not. Is it possible that I still ovulate even though I'm on the pill (fyi I also had menstrual bleeding right through my first pregnancy - my body is weird!)?

Name: LadyOrion | Date: September 22, 2007, 14:24

Answer: I am 12 months PP and we are TTC again. I am ovulating for the first time since I had my second daughter. This cycle has been the strangest I have ever had. Here is what my week has been like. I was thinking O bleeding but can there be clots during O bleeding? What do you think? Monday: EWCM begins Tuesday: EWCM - DH & I BD around 4 pm - mild cramping Wed: Lots of EWCM - DH & I BD late around 12 am 1am -Bad cramping Thurs: EWCM - Positive OPK at 7pm - bad cramping Friday: Very little EWCM - negative OPK at 7 am (fmu) - heavy spotting with a few small clots for 12 hours - bad cramping Today Saturday: Dry CM - No more bleeding - mild cramping - feeling better today.

Name: cmcbabydust | Date: September 29, 2007, 17:33

Answer: I had a miscarry in March 2007 at 13 weeks thought i would never get over it and then in June 2007 blighted ovum. decided that surely my luck could not continue to run this way. My cycle before miscarrry was 28 days spot on and after miscarry 32 days dead on. Then on 9th Sept the exact due date came on monthly at 28 days back to 28 day cycle wk comm 24th Sept 07 for a few days felt a pulling sensation on my right side for about 2-3 days. Then 6 days after ovulation on 28th Sept Friday 5pm for a few hours show when wipe of a light pink blood / discharge thought oh not this month. Bit moody increase in appetite tired early nights all week litle lower back pain. Due on the 7th Oct will keep you posted spoke to friend out of 5 3 said they had spotting during the early stages before they got a + test result. Will keep my fingers crossed for you Katie sometimes its just a case of believing but at the same time not getting Heart set on it. Maybe spotting is a sign of great things to come. Take care x i did read that it may also be a way of boody getting ready and the following month + pregnancy time will tell