Spotting week before AF every month - anyone else?

[lizc123]

Hello,

Thanks for the info, expatttc will definitely run it past the Dr tomorrow, part of me does want to wait until I have had thorough tests on a natural cycle, like the FSH/LH(?) in case that is out of whack,as they have refused to do this test so far,but part of me is too anxious to wait if it will be a couple of months until I get to see a specialist.
Will definitely ask him about the prescribed supplements, this is what I would prefer but got the cream as a backup in case not!


TLM, OMG yes it is so frustrating to be dismissed as having nothing wrong with you all the time, understand they have protocol to follow, but still, like banging your head against a brick wall!!
Glad you managed to persuade them to give you progesterone and it has made such a difference already, FX that it will lead to a speedy BFP for you Will they be monitoring how it goes with it?

KatieTTC, Hi!! Amazing news your HCG levels are increasing, everything crossed for you and hope the spotting will eventually stop for you, so you don't have to worry about it
I've not had any further tests yet, did get referred to a gynae but they said the same as GP nothing wrong and to go back after trying for a year, so hopefully will get things moving soon!
The preseed sounds interesting, maybe I will add this to my shopping list hehe!

 

[dreaminghopin]

Katiettc I am so pleased that little bean of yours is getting stronger every day. How far on are you? Hope the spotting stops soon.*

For the ladies wondering about progesterone, I have been taking it vaginally for past 4 months. Worked like a treat the first 2 months but had break through bleeding the last 2. I have also noticed that since taking them I start to spot from ovulation whereas before I would spot a week before.*

Afm , following a private scan in may, the clinic wrote to my local gyna department req lap surgery, with endometrial biopsy and hysterscopy. I thought it would take a while and was surprised to hear that I had been booked in for procedure next Thursday. Initially I was really pleased but bizarrely (well my dh thinks it bizarre) I have put it back. Have a lot on this month including a nice holiday in sunshine but to be honest i also started to freak out about the possibilty that something could go wrong during the op. Have others had this procedure done.*

L*

 

[tlm]

Dreaming, I had lap & hysteroscopy done on March. And I can't tell you how happy I was to get it done!! I was dreading it but in the end it really wasn't that bad and my doctor found and removed stage 3 endo and 2 fibroids. I would highly recommend having it done!! I wish I has done it sooner!! I had no symptoms of the endo but my doctor suspected it because of my age and the fact that I had never had my kids.

I know it's easier said than done, but try no to freak out about it!!! Keep me posted with what you decide to do!! Good luck!!

 

[daydream]

Katie - that made me lol. My sister was the one recording and the screaming was my mom. They both thought it was a girl.. So it was quite a surprise!

Glad those levels are still increasing! Are you still on bedrest?

 

[almosthere]

tests came back very abnormal, have to set up dh with urologist, do another sperm analysis, and see a fertility specialst...we think this is the problem..just some details I got...his motility was half what it should be and the amount was half to less than half...trying to hold it together, all by myself at home really upset....assuming ivf will be needed...

 

[daydream]

Almost here - so sorry for the less than stellar results. Thankfully you have some sperm that are good and with some treatment you will get your Bfp soon.

 

[Jellycat]

Almost there I'm sure there are things which can improve the count. It's good that you have found out though

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hi ladies,

Katie - ah I think you were in a different boat to me, as I had a nice 22mm follie on the Saturday, which was still there on the Tuesday but raggy and mishapen when it should've gone altogether and have left fluid. I'm so pleased for you things are on the up

Dreaminghopin, I had the opportunity to have a lap instead of the HSG, but went for the HSG REALLY wish I hadn't when they could've zapped the cyst and checked for endo etc.. GL!

Almosthere hun, but don't go thinking about IVF just yet, depending on how bad the results are you might be able to get away with IUI. At least now you have some answers and can get moving instead of playing the horrible waiting game.

x

 

[daydream]

Almosthere - I agree with MrsP. We had a bad morphology first result (9% I believe) so I was all upset about it. But then I got him on fertility blend for men vitamins and he stopped drinking alcohol and we were still able to get our bfp from IUI. I think count is actually much easier to increase with vitamins and nutrition as well. You'll read much more success stories online with low count.

 

[dreaminghopin]

Dreaming, I had lap & hysteroscopy done on March. And I can't tell you how happy I was to get it done!! I was dreading it but in the end it really wasn't that bad and my doctor found and removed stage 3 endo and 2 fibroids. I would highly recommend having it done!! I wish I has done it sooner!! I had no symptoms of the endo but my doctor suspected it because of my age and the fact that I had never had my kids.

I know it's easier said than done, but try no to freak out about it!!! Keep me posted with what you decide to do!! Good luck!!

Thanks.. I know your right. Have only put it back until end of august and will def see it through. Interesting that you never had any symptoms.

 

[dreaminghopin]

tests came back very abnormal, have to set up dh with urologist, do another sperm analysis, and see a fertility specialst...we think this is the problem..just some details I got...his motility was half what it should be and the amount was half to less than half...trying to hold it together, all by myself at home really upset....assuming ivf will be needed...

Almost.. I really feel for you and have totally been there. Let me know when you get the actual numbers. Also did you nor have a positive hpt a few months ago? There you guys can conceive. My hubby has had varying results but last one in may was within normal range. There is a heap on things you can do such as bd every other day instead of every day, check that he does not have varicose, tell him to reduce his caffiene and alcohol intake and start taking vitamins. My hubby takes wellman, macca, vit c and zinc. As the others say, at least you know what your dealing with. Lots of hugs and baby dust xx

 

[dreaminghopin]

Aghh sorry for typos on iPhone and screen is too small.

 

[almosthere]

thanks for the support ladies, but the doctor made it sound like everything that could have gone abnormal on the tests were...if dh can get off from work, we are off to the FS in 2 weeks from today....waiting to hear back from urologist doc..and waiting to plan another sperm analysis...I guess I should start researching about ivf and iui as I hardly know about them...I assume ivf based on what I know about it, because of dh's poor sperm count and mobility...if they move too slowly/crooked or whatnot, then ivf seems like the way to go. But, will learn more in two weeks...the wait is going to stink!!!

 

[almosthere]

tests came back very abnormal, have to set up dh with urologist, do another sperm analysis, and see a fertility specialst...we think this is the problem..just some details I got...his motility was half what it should be and the amount was half to less than half...trying to hold it together, all by myself at home really upset....assuming ivf will be needed...

Almost.. I really feel for you and have totally been there. Let me know when you get the actual numbers. Also did you nor have a positive hpt a few months ago? There you guys can conceive. My hubby has had varying results but last one in may was within normal range. There is a heap on things you can do such as bd every other day instead of every day, check that he does not have varicose, tell him to reduce his caffiene and alcohol intake and start taking vitamins. My hubby takes wellman, macca, vit c and zinc. As the others say, at least you know what your dealing with. Lots of hugs and baby dust xx

thank you..I did get two numbers....sperm count=11 =( mobility was at 15 when it should be 30...this is what doctor told me today, will be checking out specific info with FS when they receive it and when we meet...

 

[daydream]

The fertility specialist will be great because they'll get a plan in action. Once we saw ours, I felt so much better and more confident. You'll probably have a cycle where you undergo CD3 tests, possibly a test to check your tubes to see if they are clear, your DH will probably do another sperm analysis (check to see which abnormal criteria they used, either WHO or kruger). Once they have all that info and your DH has gone to the urologist to get any physical conditions checked out (i.e. varicocele), they will set you up with your treatments.

 

[almosthere]

oh I missed something....I think it was a bad evap....I actually had a cyst during that "positive BFP" so I could not have been preg and I never had the blood test to confirm....

and I already had cd3 tests which were clear...dh is going to have his second sperm analysis done next friday..I wish he would this friday but I think the news stressed him out and we are supposed to go on a mini vacation with family anyways thursday night...

 

[almosthere]

waiting to hear back from urologist office ...

 

[Chloe597]

almosthere. the dream girls are right, tho, you can have DH take loads of different vitamins and supplements to help out, and all you really need is 1 good sperm to get at that eggy! Plus with going to a FS, you will get a nice solid plan and will feel so much better after!

katie, how have you been feeling?

 

[daydream]

almosthere - oh one more thing I wish I would have done before DH had his second semen analysis, talk to the fertility specialist office and send them a copy of the tests they are ordering. My OBGYN ordered WHO analysis, which my fertility specialist thinks is garbage and would have preferred they done Kruger. So when you talk to them, ask if you can fax a copy of the lab slip for them to double check.

 

[expatttc]

almostthere - my dh also had low motility the first time he was tested...after quitting smoking within 6 months it was right up where it should be, and he was still having cigars here and there when we got our bfp. Lots that you can do to improve that, so don't worry about ivf just yet

Katie, fx that things continue to go well! Stick little bean, stick!!

Lizc, good luck with your appointment tomorrow!

dreaming, the end of august isn't so far away; relax and enjoy yourself in the meantime

Hope all other ladies are well!

afm, doing alright, but have had bathroom issues since monday afternoon (like delhi belly but more controllable), so am keeping hydrated but also praying that it goes away! Exhausted with talks of where we might be posted next as well...another hardship posting looks likely, or maybe staying in Papua for another year...sigh.