What are the symptoms of ovulation bleeding?

What is ovulation bleeding? What causes ovulation bleeding?

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There are 3 phases in women's menstruation period: follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase.



Follicular phase begins with rising in FSH and a few follicles are stimulated.
Only one dominant follicle will continue to maturity till the end of the follicular phase and is released from the ovary.
The remaining follicles transform into the corpus luteum and produce hormones, initiating the formation of endometrium.
If pregnancy does not happen, the falling of  hormones will trigger menstruation.
Ovulation bleeding refers to slight bleeding during ovulation, which is around the second week of the menstruation period.
It is caused by low progesterone levels leading to the discharge of endometrium. When the level of progesterone becomes stable, the bleeding will stop. 

Symptoms of ovulation bleeding

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• color: brown bloodshot, combine with egg white discharge
• amount of bleeding: slightly, panty liner is not needed
• duration: around 1-3 days
• other symptoms: some may experience abdominal distention/pain

 

Besides ovulation bleeding, what are the other symptoms of ovulation?

• vaginal discharge increase   
• ovulation pain
• distending pain in the breast

 

If the amount of ovulation bleeding is as much as menstruation, should seek medical advice

Usually, ovulation bleeding will not cause side effects to the human body, and it doesn’t require treatment.
But if the amount of ovulation bleeding is as much as menstruation, please go to the hospital/clinic for further inspection. 

Except for ovulation bleeding, other non-menstruation bleeding might be caused by gynecological diseases, such as uterine myoma, endometrial polyp, endometrial cancer, cervical erosion, etc.
If you have the following symptoms, please seek for OBS/GYN inspection:

• increase in the amount of menstruation
• abnormal menstruation period
• postmenopausal bleeding
• pain during sexual intercourse

Daily cares for ovulation bleeding

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• stay hygienic to avoid infection
• maintain a healthy lifestyle and be well-rested
• balanced diet
• stay happy and release the pressure 

Will ovulation bleeding affect the chances of pregnancy?

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Normally ovulation bleeding will not affect preparation for pregnancy.
But bleeding might affect sexual intercourse during ovulation, hence affecting the chances of pregnancy.
If a couple has been preparing for pregnancy for over one year and did not succeed, please consult with infertility.