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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    What else can cause light bleeding??

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    Infertility Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Trying To Conceive
    I've been trying to research about different reasons for mid cycle bleeding when trying to conceive.

    I have PCOS, only recently diagnosed but have never had mid cycle bleeding. About 2-3 weeks after we started trying to conceive, I had a very short, light period of only brown blood.

    All the signs pointed to possible implantation bleeding but now 2 weeks later I am only having negative tests, and don't think I'm pregnant.

    There seems a lot of questions on the net asking about ‘different’ bleeding but no real answer. What else could cause brown blood (which I understand is old blood) randomly through the cycle, when someone has not been on birth control and hadn't experienced it previously? Does it effect fertility/ability to fall pregnant?
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    You may be having an ovulation bleed. Ovulation spotting normally occurs right before ovulation or during ovulation. It may appear as light bleeding or brown or pinkish spotting.
    Having a lighter period than normal can be a sign of pregnancy in some women. With PCOS it is difficult for you, because you never know what is normal for you. Also if you did fall pregnant there is a chance that the pregnancy test you did was not accurate especially if it was a urine test..
    You did go on to say that you bleed randomly throughout your cycle. Please click on the link which provides great information re spotting between periods.
    http://www.womhealth.org.au/conditions-and-treatments/59-bleeding-between-periods

    Also I have provided a link to some excellent information re PCOS
    http://www.womhealth.org.au/conditions-and-treatments/95-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos

    Brenda
    Women’s Health Educator
    Health Information Line, Women’s Health Queensland Wide

    Women living in Queensland can also call our Health Information Line - a free information and referral service for Queensland women - on 3839 9988 or 1800 017 676 (toll free outside Brisbane).

    Please note that all health information provided by Women’s Health Queensland Wide is subject to this disclaimer

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