Is Bleeding During Ovulation Normal?

There are many puzzling instances in a woman’s life that happens without cause. Or at least, it may feel that way. One  instance is bleeding during ovulation. Women can become scared, confused, and apprehensive as to what might have caused the bleeding and whether their chances of conceiving is possible.

What Exactly Is Bleeding During Ovulation?

Bleeding during ovulation or ovulation bleeding is defined as the mild bleeding or spotting occurring at around the time of ovulation. In most women, the bleeding occurs approximately 14-16 days after the last menstruation in a normal 28 day cycle. This bleeding is due to the fall of the hormone, progesterone.
Bleeding during ovulation may sometimes be confused with menstrual flow. Listed below are the defining characteristics of ovulation bleeding:

• The color varies from pink to red, is light, and lasts for 1-2 days.
• It can be accompanied by pain on the lower abdomen, or on the site of ovulation. This pain is called mittelschmerz which lasts for about a day or so.

What then, are the causes of bleeding during ovulation? The exact cause of ovulation bleeding is not clear and is simply attributed to the emerging follicles that mature and burst. These are some probable causes for this bleeding:

• It may be a result of temporary withdrawal of estrogen at the time of ovulation which causes the endometrium to become thinner.
• Bleeding may come from the cervix, which have glands that proliferate.
• Others say that the bleeding comes from the ovary of the women in preparation for ovulation.
• Aside from the above mentioned, there are also other direct causes of ovulation bleeding, these are:
• Oral contraceptives
• Threatened abortion
• Intra-uterine contraceptive device
• Hormones such as thyroid and insulin hormone deviations
• Medical conditions such as cervical polyps, cervical infection, ovarian cysts, or cancer, among others

As soon as the woman understands that bleeding during ovulation time is normal, it can actually be of good use. Normally, bleeding lasts for 1-2 days, which then signals that ovulation is about to happen. As ovulation draws near, is definitely a good sign that the woman is at her most fertile stage, thus a viable time for conception. Along with ovulation bleeding, signs of ovulation include: increased cervical mucus, cramping, and breast tenderness.
In any case, so long as the woman experiences ovulation bleeding at the time of ovulation, it poses no problem. But if the woman has irregular bleeding that is quite heavy, it is important that you go see a doctor immediately as to rule out any medical problem that may be of danger to the woman and her reproductive well-being.