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What does spotting during ovulation mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal: Spotting at ovulation occurs when a small amount of bleeding occurs at release of the ovum and travels into the uterus and out.....Its normal but don't RELY on it for Birth Control!! Dr Z

Answered 11/8/2014

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