A 30-year-old female asked:
egg-white d/c and +.ovulation test on 4/8, but red to pink light/medium spotting for 5 days after. period due 4/17. ovulation spotting or what?
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Dr. William Jurewitz answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes, correct: The cause of the light bleeding you are noticing is most consistent with ovulatory bleeding. Even though this happens in many menstrual cycle, most women don't notice it since it is usually only microscopic amounts. On occasion it will be enough to be seen. It is perfectly normal.
Answered on Mar 2, 2016
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