Ovulation Bleeding and Pregnancy

What Does Ovulation Spotting Look Like?

Unlike menstrual blood, ovulation bleeding is very less in quantity and is often accompanied by mild abdominal pain or menstrual cramps. It is usually either dark brownish-red or pink in color. This blood may also be accompanied by cervical mucus and lasts only for one day.

Causes Of Ovulation Bleeding

There are many explanations proposed as the possible answer to this question. But the ones that make the most sense is,

1. Due to lower estrogen levels during ovulation, the uterine lining decreases in its thickness which leads to bleeding. So the answer suggests that this bleeding is coming from the uterus.
2. Yet another theory proposes that the bleeding comes from ovaries that rupture while releasing the egg. So the bleeding is coming from the ovaries, passing through the Fallopian tube.

What If I Face Heavy Bleeding During Ovulation?

Though mild spotting and pain during ovulation are normal. If you have a pain that is too severe or bleeding that just doesn’t stop, then chances are that it is not ovulation bleeding at all but something else,

1. More than one bleeding cycle may signify that you are not ovulating at all. Instead, you have a condition like endometriosis, irritable cervix, or polyps in the uterus.
2. And in case of severe bleeding and persistent pain, visiting a care provider on an urgent basis is advised. Since only a doctor can perform an ultrasound and hysteroscopy to find out the real reason behind the bleeding.

How Long Does Ovulation Bleeding Last?

As already discussed, ovulation bleeding is a very rare occurrence and not many women have it. It is usually light and spotty and this discolored cervical mucus does not last for more than 2-3 days.

In fact, this sign of fertility is considered to be the best check for pregnancy planning and in some women, it lasts only as long as a day.

Ovulation Bleeding Vs Implantation Bleeding

Though they seem to have similar concepts, there are many differences between both of them. So let’s now discover these subtle signs of fertility that your body is giving out.

1. Ovulation bleeding is a light blood spotting after ovulation indicating a high fertility chance. But implantation bleeding is caused when the fertilized egg attaches itself to the uterine lining, and this movement of the egg causes light bleeding.
2. The ovulation bleeding occurs around 14-15 days before the menstrual cycle and implantation bleeding occurs before a day or two of the menstrual cycle.
3. Secondly, ovulation bleeding is a fertility indicator symbolizing the ideal time to try for a baby. On the other hand, implantation bleeding is an early sign of pregnancy.

Brown Spotting During Ovulation

A brown discharge during ovulation is considered rather helpful as it helps a woman know her best receptive time if she is trying to get pregnant. And there are several causes of the same

1. Rupturing of follicles
2. An indication of some pathological issue if the discharge is accompanied by vaginal irritation.