Spotting in your follicular phase
Spotting is light bleeding or brown discharge outside your main period flow. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on spotting.
What's happening in your follicular phase
Estrogen is climbing. You feel more energetic, social, and creative, and your body recovers well from harder training.
What to eat
How to move
no special movement is needed; keep your usual gentle routine.
Quick relief
- Occasional light spotting around ovulation can be normal.
- Support iron stores with iron-rich food.
- Track the pattern, and see a clinician if it is new, heavy, or persistent.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I get spotting in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on spotting.
What should I eat for spotting?
Foods that help include spinach, beets, lentils, eggs.