Worried What this Bleeding Means
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I started my period on April 3 and finished on the 6th of April. I started spotting a dark brown sticky discharge (mucus) with little blood spotting on the 17th of April. This has continued until now (three days). I am really scared and do not know what to make of it. I think it is my ovulation period but I am not sure because I am told by several researchers that it should be a clear mucus consistency or thick mucus consistency. I do not want to visit my family doctor because I do not want to hear any alarming news. I have not been sexually active for the past three years and I feel zero pain in my lower abdomen. I am just scared. I have regular cycles and this is the first time that I have experienced something like this. I appreciate any advice please.
Moni
Answer
Last Updated: May 8, 2022
Without more information it is difficult to determine the cause of your spotting but do not worry it can be managed!
Mucus very close to ovulation develops to what may be slippery, clear, and stretch to thin strings. In a 28 day cycle the time of ovulation is around day 14. What is seen at menstruation is the sloughing of the lining of the uterus and it seems that if it has not developed properly, it can have an unusual way of shedding such as with prolonged brown spotting. Stress, nutrition, hormone levels, and other conditions may be some of the causes that once corrected will cause it to disappear.
It would be very helpful for you to learn to chart one of the natural methods listed on our web site. An NFP teacher will teach you about your reproductive system and help you to understand the problems you are having if this continues. Then if indicated she can refer you to a physician who can use the information on your chart for diagnosis and timely treatment if indicated.
Angie Frausto
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