Ovulation Bleeding

Ovulation bleeding can be a surprising and startling event. Although it resembles a "second" period, it is due to shifting levels of hormones in woman's body. This bleeding does not actually occur during ovulation but instead happens just before ovulation happens as a woman's estrogen levels drop.
During a woman's period, her estrogen levels do not change very much. Once the bleeding stops, however, estrogen levels gradually rise as the lining of the uterus begins to thicken. This occurs while other hormones in the body prepare the ovaries to release an egg. Just before ovulation, there is a sudden rise in estrogen levels, and then an even more dramatic drop. It is during this drop that minor bleeding can occur. If ovulation bleeding is a regular occurrence, you can use it to help predict when you will ovulate, which can be helpful when you're trying to get pregnant. However, if the bleeding is unusual or is heavier than normal, you should check with your doctor to make sure that it is not due to some other cause.