Spotting or menstruation?

Spotting or menstruation?

The female menstrual cycle begins with the first day of menstruation. This means that day 1 of your period corresponds to the 1st day of the cycle. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish whether a bleed is a real period or a so-called intermenstrual bleed. These intermenstrual bleeds are more mucousy and slimy in consistency and the blood color is more brownish. In addition, it lasts only a short time, about 1 to 2 days, and the amount of blood is less than a usual period.

The subsequent bleeding can easily be mistaken for menstruation.

Ovulation bleeding

Ovulation bleeding is a bleed that occurs around the time of ovulation. Due to the rapid drop in estrogen levels after ovulation, this bleeding is sometimes accompanied by a slight pain/cramp. However, this is not a cause for concern. However, if this happens frequently or regularly, we advise you to discuss this with your doctor.

Since ovulation takes place in the middle of the cycle, ovulation bleeding can be easily distinguished from menstruation.

 

The implantation bleeding

Implantation bleeding occurs about 4-6 days after fertilization of the egg in the uterine lining and can be the first sign of a possible pregnancy. During the fertilization process, there may be slight injury to the blood vessels located in the uterus. This can trigger this implantation bleed.

The severity of this bleed can vary greatly. In some women the bleeding is very light and in others it is heavier. If the implantation bleeding is heavier, this can cause confusion and some women are unsure if it is indeed a menstrual bleed. To help distinguish between these two, there are two main factors to consider:

  •     Point in time
  •     Consistency

Like ovulation bleeding, implantation bleeding is usually much lighter than menstrual bleeding. But with implantation bleeding, the color is much lighter, rather reddish, and the bleeding  does not cause pain. In addition, there may be a slight increase in temperature.
With the help of this table, you can identify the different types of bleeding:    

 

Enter menstruation on your Lady-Comp:

In addition to your temperature data, Lady-Comp needs the information about your menstruation to calculate your cycle.

Press and hold the circle button for 3 seconds to open the input field and enter your menstruation by pressing the plus button. Confirm the input by pressing the plus key.

Enter your menstruation on each day with active bleeding and full blood flow, but at least on 3 consecutive days, so that Lady-Comp recognizes the entry as a menstruation.

The intelligent fertility tracker shows you your daily fertility status and informative details about your cycle.