How many days of spotting before a period is normal? i had cervical mucus with red streaks of blood and then couple of days of pink spotting. why is this? also is it normal to spot intermittently? around ovulation.

Can happen sometimes: Many women have occasional variation of their mucus discharge, some spotting between periods, a heavier period, a lighter period, a longer or shorter period, or even a missed period. Having one of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean there is a medical problem, but a visit to one’s primary care or Ob-Gyn doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome.