What's Going On Here?

December 27, 2007

I'm on CD 17 today. Usually I have a 25-28 day cycle. I'm getting almost positive OPK's and thought I ovulated a few days ago.

I just started temping again after 3 months of a temp break and yesterday it was highest it's ever been (97.32). This morning it was 96.77, which is still about where I remember it being after ovulation.

I started spotting a little bit of brown blood this morning, but when I used the restroom a few minutes ago, I was bleeding a light flow.

Why would I start my period again on CD 17? I'm angry, I'm upset, and I have no idea what is going on with me.

December 27, 2007

Hi.. I don't know an answer to your question but recall seeing some similar posts. Do a search for 'break thru bleed' and see what you can find.

sorry...wish I could be more help

December 27, 2007

Yes, usually insignificant, can be corrected with meds if you know what part of the luteal phase you're in, and so long as you're under 35...if not, an Ob/Gyn should do a biopsy of the endometrium and/or be evaluated for fibroids/polyps...

December 27, 2007

I am 22 years old. What's it called when something like this happens? What kind of meds would take care of it?

December 27, 2007

most likely simply "break-through bleeding"...injectable gonadotropins if this is the case may prevent this and/or clomid if good endometrial proliferation occurs...

December 27, 2007

I'm sorry... What is break through bleeding and what is endometrial proliferation?

Should I consider this my period on my chart or should I wait and see what happens? Is it still possible to get pregnant this cycle?

December 27, 2007

bleeding that's not your period and is mid-cycle is a simple way to define it, and this doesn't appear to be your bleed, wait it out, and you still have a reasonable shot..

It is your endometrium that nourishes the embryo inside your uterus and is the one that sheds the blood during your period...if not enough or correct hormones, this can occasionally slough off like in your case, hence "breaking through" the present hormones that are there...

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December 28, 2007

The bright red light flow stopped and started into very very light pink spotting, only noticable on the toilet paper after I use the restroom. I keep thinking my AF is coming, but it's the same light pink spotting everytime I use the restroom.

Usually if I baby dance when I'm spotting, it will bring on AF, so we baby danced last night. It didn't work... still the light pink spotting.

Any idea what's going on since I'm only on CD 18 of a normally 25-28 day cycle?

December 31, 2007

CD 21 today. Spotting lasted all the way through the weekend and ended today (for a total of 5 days), but I never needed a pad or a tampon. I'm really hoping that it's pregnancy related, but what do you think?

Dr. Q: Does break-through bleeding usually last this long?

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