QuestionI always have a regular period lasting 5-6 days and it s usually starts on the 1st or so of each month. I'm trying to conceive and had intercourse days 12-17. Yesterday I experienced some cramping and had two tiny spots of blood on the toilet paper. Today on day 20 I had some white, milky discharge. What does this mean? Could it be a sign of pregnancy or late ovulation?
AnswerHello Savanah from the U.S.,
This discharge does not have any significance. The cervical mucous and discharge will change depending on what phase you are in your cycle. After ovulation, progesterone becomes dominant and the discharge tends to get more thick and milky colored.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
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