HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have a clear, stretchy discharge with some brown spot on it. im on day 18 of my cycle. is it implantation blood or ovulation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No way to know: There is no way to know until you miss your next period. If you have a period and your pregnancy test is negative then you will know that it was not implantation

Answered 12/13/2014

3.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

On ovulation day i spotted little red blood then for 2 days i had little brown discharge now i am 1 day late for my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Brown watery discharge through cycle day 10 to 14. Had mild right ovary aching at cd 10. I usually ovulate at cd 15 & spot afterwards. What cud it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Not due my cycle until 4 days. I've been having brown discharge for 4 days and now today a little pink blood is this implantation or my cycle starting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am on my third week of my BC pill and noticed brown discharge with some blood 3 days after sex. Could have ovulating? What could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

In my 30's. Why is it the few days surrounding ovulation I create very thick clear and white mucus-like discharge, feel bloat? Sometimes blood tinged

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Vaginal Discharge: clear, like egg whites, and it is pretty stretchy. The last few days I've noticed small traces of blood in it. Is it ovulation?
Yesterday i had clear discharge and bloody discharge, period type pain , high sex drive , spotting ( brown blood) could this be ovulation ?
Took a take action pill 2 weeks ago. Don't know if ovulating because of irregular period. Light Brown urine for a day 2 days ago. Implantation blood?
I had sex close 2 when i believe i ovulated this month! today (2wks later) i saw a small brown gooey discharge in my underwear. Is this implantation?
June 27 I ovulated june 29 I wiped brown it lasted untel the july 1 now its white discharge what is it could it be implantation?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.