one day periods

[mumfor1standfinaltime]

Hi, I have come off the pill a few months ago because of some health problems I was having since my c section 3 years ago and my periods have gone down to just one day (2 days sometimes).

Would this effect concieving?

[mumfor1standfinaltime]

bump

[mumfor1standfinaltime]

last shameless bump

[doubleEGGnog]

Hello I have a friend who has very short periods, often only a day or two long and very light (she will go through 3 or 4 teeny tampons and I will go through about 40 super heavy ones . She has had two pregnancies (both accidents).

[welshprincess]

hi mf1sft
a bump for you and me. mine last 1 or 2 days.no idea why or if it can affect anything.
hope someone knows.
xwp

[Hulababy]

Do you have any other symptoms related to this? And what were your periods like on the pill? Have you noticed chances since the c section, or just since coming off the pill?

If just since coming off pill it may be your body just getting back to normal - can take a while.

[digitalgirl]

Hi - if you're not ttc right now then you could try charting your temperatures for a few cycles. This should tell you if your periods are genuine periods or if they're breakthrough bleeds (i.e. the uterine lining breaking down even though you've not ovulated).

1 day is quite short, so it may mean you're not ovulating yet (it can take a while for your body to regulate after being on the pill).

However, it could all be fine and you're one of the lucky ones who doesn't suffer long periods - and charting will tell you when you ovulate and how long between ovulation and your period (the luteal phase), which will be useful for knowing when to take a pregnancy test.

'Taking Charge of Your Fertility' is a great book that tells you all you need to know about charting your temperatures.

[mumfor1standfinaltime]

Thanks. When I had periods on the pill they would be for 3 or 4 days. I have quiet heavy period for the one day, but then just spotting on the 2nd day. I suppose it could be my body getting used to coming off the pill. When I came off the pill tc ds my periods were around 3-4 days and it took 4 months tc.
I came off my pill because I kept having pains down below and felt that maybe I should come off it after 15 years of being on it.
I had to have an ultra sound to check it wasn't problem with my c section (ie scar tissue). Luckily things were ok.
I will pop to library and read some books!

[Hulababy]

Glad you have had the scan to check that things seem to be okay. Did they check your cervical lining to check its thickness, etc?

That was what I was heading towards. I have no periods on the pill and very light/short periods when off - since my c section. All acocmpanied by a good deal of pain. I tried uncsuccessfully to get pregnant for ages. I ended up with a referral. The ultrasound didn't really pick up scaring but it did determine I had a very minimum amount of cervical lining. I was referred for a hysteroscopy which found adhesions in the uterus, from my c section. This is called Asherman's Syndrome - it is a possibility but it is also rather uncommon/rare. I am still having treatment for this but hopefully finished soon - and then fingers crossed.

However if you haven't had your cervial lining checked could be something else to look into.

[mumfor1standfinaltime]

Thanks hulababy. I have not heard of this. They didn't check my cervical lining as far as I know. I had an ultrasound and they said they needed to see more so I had an internal exam with a tiny camera (lovely) and they said things were 'normal' whatever that means!
I have had a smear test recently too and that came back fine.
I will have to make an appointment with my gp and have a chat with her.

[Hulababy]

Mind if having heavy periods and normal periods on pill it is more unlikely I would think.