Question about Spotting around ovulation time

[Durban81]

I may have asked this question before, but this spotting seems to be starting earlier. I have a 30 - 32 day cycle on average. But today been CD17 i started spotting. I estimated that i should be ovulating but i seemed to have ovlated earlier. Any one else get this and have any suggests to get normal cycles with out spotting.
I normally only spot about 5-6 days before my AF.

[Durban81]

Thanks for your help. It seems that I am not ovulating and this could be causing the problems so basically hormons. I'm seeing a new re and had a couple of tests already.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Main causes of spotting between periods could be due to ovulation, implantation bleeding during pregnancy, infection in an area of the body related to menstruation (including the vagina, the cervix and even the bladder).

Other causes could be polycystic ovarian syndrome, diseases of pituitary gland, hormonal imbalance of estrogen and progesterone and uterine abnormalities like fibroid and  cervical dysplasia. Your doctor may consider tests like blood sugar levels, thyroid function test, prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSA), estrogen, and testosterone. Imaging studies, such as ultrasound, X-ray, and CT scan may also be recommended in certain individuals.

I hope it helps. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.