How to distinguish menstrual bleeding from ovulation bleeding

What is menstruation?

Menstruation refers to a woman’s monthly vaginal bleeding. Menstruation is caused by the shedding and discharge of the lining of the uterus. Normally, menstruation occurs during a woman's menstrual cycle, usually once a month and lasting about 2-7 days.

What is ovulation bleeding?

Ovulatory bleeding means that during a woman's menstrual cycle, a woman's ovary releases an egg. When the egg is released, the hormone levels in the woman's body will change, causing vaginal bleeding. This bleeding is usually light, usually pink or brown in color, and usually stops within a few days.

How to differentiate between menstrual and ovulation bleeding?

1. Observe the amount of bleeding: The amount of menstrual bleeding is usually larger than that during ovulation, and the color is usually black or red. Ovulation bleeding is usually smaller than menstrual bleeding and is usually pink or brown in color.

2. Observe the bleeding time: Menstrual bleeding usually lasts about 2-7 days, while ovulation bleeding may be longer, generally lasting about 3-5 days.

3. Observe the color of bleeding: Menstrual bleeding is usually black or red, while ovulation bleeding is usually pink or brown.

4. Observe symptoms: Menstruation usually has no obvious symptoms, while ovulation bleeding may cause mild abdominal pain and breast tenderness.

To sum up, menstrual and ovulatory bleeding are normal physiological reactions of the female reproductive tract, but they have some differences. If you're not sure whether you're experiencing menstrual or ovulation bleeding, it's best to talk to your doctor.