Question for those who would spot before AF

[Nectar]

Bump

 

[pinkchucks]

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[lysh]

I always starting spotting a few days before AF. Through BBT charting,I found out I also had a short luteal phase. My doctor put me on prometrium (progesterone supplement) and I still had spotting and a shorter luteal phase. Well, when I got my BFP, I was spotting as usual (but MUCH lighter than it normally is) and the day AF usually comes full bore it did not. I continued to spot for a week after getting my BFP and then it continued to happen inconsistently. But everything is okay....maybe those who tend to spot prior to AF continue to spot a bit during the 1st trimester....who knows! But it certainly did not prevent me from getting preggos!

 

[MrsHY]

Bump!
As a regular spotter (from 5/6dpo) I would love to hear other ladies' experiences - when you got your BFP did you spot at all? x

 

[lysh]

As an update from my previous post...I spotted before and after AF plus I had a short luteal phase. My doctor put me on Prometrium. I did get my BFP (as mentioned in the previous post) and spotted for the first 10 days. However, I continued my prometrium and now I am doing fine and baby is doing well! So there is hope!!

 

[dreaminghopin]

Would love to hear from others who spot before AF and managed to conceive x

 

[Charlene_b_x]

I would always spot from 7dpo!! The month I got my bfp I started spotting 2dpo! I thought great defo out this month. But the spotting didn't get heavier infact a couple of days I had nothing at all and then it stopped. Got bfp 11/12 dpo
X

 

[Applepine]

I have spotted before AF since before I can remember. It took me eleven months to conceive so I was beginning to think that the spotting was a sign it would never happen. However, the month I finally got my bfp there was no spotting at all.

 

[dreaminghopin]

Thanks so much for replying. On a particular downer today as spotting has arrived even earlier that usual this month. Glad to know that it didn't stop you guys getting pregnant. Thanks again x

 

[Melissa x]

I usually spot for 7 days before and 7 days before af it started as normal (all brown) then by day 4 started going where usually it wud get worse closer to af! That's what made me think I was pregnant! That and everything smelt so strong! X

 

[polaris]

I never spotted before AF before I had my son, but since I had him I spotted for at least four or five days before AF every month. It took 10 months to get my BFP and I was worried that the spotting might be a sign of a problem, especially because I never had it before my first pregnancy. The month that I got pregnant I never spotted at all. It was my only symptom really!

 

[Radkat]

Since going off the pill about 5 months ago, I started spotting for anywhere from 3-6 days before AF. So this month, I started spotting right on cue (10 dpo) for AF to come, same color/amount for a couple of days. I tested the first day just in case and it was BFN. The spotting stopped after a few days, which is unusual for it to stop for more than 2 days and I hadn't gotten my period (although it wasn't due until the next or two). So I tested again and it was BFP.

So yes, you can get pregnant even if you spot before AF. Good luck!

 

[Heibi]

I generally have brown spotting before period starts. I did NOT get this the month BFP came.

 

[ParisJeTadore]

Bump!
As a regular spotter (from 5/6dpo) I would love to hear other ladies' experiences - when you got your BFP did you spot at all? x

I have for the last five years!! And I thought I was the only one! I put myself through so much worry and was convinced I wouldn't be able to get pg. I would spot anywhere from six to ten days before my period every month. But I am happy to report that it only took 3 months to get my bfp and that month I had NO spotting. Obviously, I knew something was up!

 

[dreaminghopin]

Thanks again everyone for all your replies.. it does give us spotters some hope. Also wondering if any of you did anything that helped with spotting. I have read on some forums that vit b helped. Thanks again x

 

[Kare2012]

I wonder this too, did you all do anything about your pre-AF spotting or no? I debate if I should take something for it like Vit B or if that would mess up my body more!?

I've been trying 2 cycles and have spotted 3-4 days before AF since I came off the pill last March. Just got spotting today so I'm thinking I'm out this month but now after reading some of these comments I want to stay hopeful... Thanks!

Thanks again everyone for all your replies.. it does give us spotters some hope. Also wondering if any of you did anything that helped with spotting. I have read on some forums that vit b helped. Thanks again x

 

[ParisJeTadore]

I talked to my obgyn about this and he told me that there really weren't any options other than going back on bcp (which I quickly declined as I blame my spotting on bcp in the first place!).

It's so nice to see that I'm not the only one who has dealt with this. I wish I had found these boards so much sooner so I could have avoided worrying about this for such a long time.

 

[Nectar]

Thanks for all your great replies, ladies.

I thought this would be my month as it's my last month before my FS appoinment!

Today I started my usual spotting at 9dpo. I have been down about it all day but after reading some of these threads I guess there is still some glimmer of hope.

 

[ParisJeTadore]

Don't lose hope Nectar! I'm sure your spotting is not influencing your ability to conceive. Have you talked to your dr. about it?

 

[Nectar]

@ParisJeTadore - thanks so much! It means so much to hear from people who are going through similar things!

Yep I've been to my GP about it about 3 times and she keeps saying it is fine! I went off the pill Feb 2011 so right now I'm getting tests - I had ultrasound, 7dpo blood test and DH had semen analysis. Results on Monday and then I have app with fertility specialist in couple of weeks!

Well yesterday I felt really down because I had a tiny bit of spotting at 9dpo and I thought I was out but today I have none so I am crossing fingers and toes that it was implantation. We'll see I guess?