Mid Cycle Bleeding??

[mumrach]

Hi Everyone,
I am new to this forum, and would really like some advice. I will try to be brief as possible, so as to avoid mass boredom I am 32 with 3 beautiful girls, I am trying for no.4. I have PCOD but am hoping to keep it under control with natural remedies, diet, vitex etc. My cycle is 38 days and I have been on Vitex for 3 months, this puts me at O around day 24 usually. The Vitex has really helped my heavy periods, but this month I have started spotting on day 15 of my cycle I am now on day 18 and still spotting. I call it spotting because I don't have to wear a pad and it is only noticable after I have been to the bathroom and wipe myself (Sorry TMI) My CM is streaked with blood- sometimes brown, pink or red. (again Sorry)
I am also experiencing some lower back pain and abdominal pain similar to getting my period, different from O pain which is usually stronger and more precise. I have heard that you can get this spotting when O, but does it usually last this long? It would also mean that I am Oing alot earlier than usual (but this could be the vitex working). Anyway sorry for the long post, but if there is anyone out there that may be able to help, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance

[sammy88]

Hi mumrach,
Welcome!
I have heard of ladies spotting around O time. But I am not sure how long they spot for?
I have never O'd so sorry I can't help you.
Do you have a GP or naturopath that you could call to ask?
SAM

[vestalvagrant]

Hi mumrach,

I've just posted in another thread about a similar thing. This is my first cycle off the Pill and I've had similar 'spotting' from CD10 to CD13 (today). This didn't happen while I was on the Pill so I don't know if it's my body being screwed up or if it's related to last night's (hopefully) ovulation cramps.

Hmm, none of that is advice, but at least you know there's one other person in the country going through the same thing!