Ovulation spotting/discharge

Today, I experienced ovulation spotting for the first time since I been tracking it. Well, not really spotting, its more like light pink discharge. I researched it a little bit, and thought I would share this.

⁉Causes of Ovulation Spotting⁉

It's believed ovulation spotting occurs due to hormones causing the ovarian follicle surface to weaken. With the weakening, a hole or stigma forms in the surface, which permits the passage of the egg. Blood may appear due to rupture of the stigma. Another cause may be the rise in estrogen accompanying ovulation.

⁉Appearance of Ovulation Spotting⁉

When ovulation spotting occurs, it will appear brownish or pinkish rather than red in most cases. It may be mixed with the egg-white type cervical mucus. Heavier bleeding or spotting is not likely to be associated with ovulation, however. Also, many women do not experience ovulation spotting at all even though they may have normal ovulation and cycles.

⁉Timing Sexual Intercourse⁉

It's a good idea to try sexual intercourse when ovulation spotting occurs and for a few days afterward for best chances of conception. Charting temperatures or using a ovulation predictor test will help as well.