Mid-Cycle Spotting?

Question

Are there anyways to tell the difference between mid-cycle spotting and spotting caused by AF getting ready to start?

I have been charting and using OPKs. There has not been any sign of Ovulation. I have been having cramping, tender b*****s and spotting for 3 days now. (All signs of AF and Ovulation) I dont always ovulate or get AF so I've been taking clomid and progesterone. My cycles are pretty irregular. So I dont know if these are signs of Ovulation or if it is an annovulatory cycle and AF is coming.

Usually if i dont ovulate I have to take progesterone to AF to come. I haven't had a cycle with AF and no ovulation yet.

I know that I will find out which it is if I just wait, but I was wondering if there are anyways of knowing while I wait.

Answer 1

Sorry, but there is a lot of contradicting info in your statement.  If it's the middle of your cycle, when you think you should be ovulating, then it could be from ovulation.  If you had s*x during your fertile time, then it could be implantation bleeding.  If it's closer to AF, then it could just be that your period is coming.  I'm sorry, I know this doesn't help.  Good luck!