could spotting between periods be a sign of a problem?

Definitely worth checking it out with your GP, if only for peace of mind. I always had spotting for about a week before my period, and I also used to get the odd bit when I was on the pill. Referred for a scan and I have fibroids and polycycstic ovaries. Irony is that in the middle of all the testing I got a BFP. So neither condition is too serious but I'm bloody glad I know why the spotting was happening so I didn't freak the hell out when I started spotting the day after the positive test.

Oh no rainy - never a nice surprise!

At least your scan results were all good.

they would not check my hormones, i just had an internal scan on my womb and ovaries, me being a plum did not realise what it involved even though the word internal gave it away, so when she said i was having this contraption put in me i freaked a little lol

My mid-cycle bleeding turned out to be because of a large endometriosis cyst on my ovary. My doc sent me for a scan straight away after she found out my recent smear had been normal.

Thanks Soloman that's helpful.

I've always wondered about progesterone as I've always had short cycles (when not on contraception) and also prone to spots (think I read somewhere once that might be connected).

Could you tell me what inositol is? ('Scuse ignorance! And sorry OP for thread hijack.)

I conceived (after four years) while taking Angus castus and inositol. You can look on pubmed for the medical trials, they have been proved to aid fertility. I'd recommend anyone to read the trials and make a decision on whether it's right for them though.

Will do rainy! Did you say you'd got all your hormones checked?

Solomon have you tried agnus castus yourself? Have considered trying it but some posters here seem keen to warn you off it.

I normally have a 24 cycle day, the only way i know i am ovulating is i have the clear blue fertility monitor and it tells you when you are about to ovulate, i do get pain down one side and only a little ewcm,

Let me know how the Reki goes, hopefully it relaxes you so much you get your bfp!!

It can be a sign of progesterone deficiency. B vitamins are good, but also try Angus cactus.

Yes - I wish I'd come off earlier too!

I'm still not good at spotting ovulation signs so haven't been able to work out my LP. My cycle this month was 24 days, so pretty short.

I actually have a reiki session booked in a few weeks - just for the relaxation, as I had it once before and I just felt really nice afterwards.

Let us know how the acupuncture goes if you go for it!

I am 35 in April, i wish i came off the pill when i was 30, we were not ready then but at least i would have had some time to let the pill come out of my body, i don't feel so tired and i normally ovulate cd 13 but this month since taking them it has delayed ovulation, think it will be more like cd 16 which i see is being better, only hoping it in improves my LP too

Think either Acupuncture or Reflexology may be my next step

I think it definitely can't do any harm, and people report lots of happy side effects like improved hair, skin etc.

I had lots of spotting when I was on the pill. I never found out what that meant.

I've only been off the pill a couple of months, and already realising how easy it must be to feel despondent when AF comes.

Am even considering stuff like acupuncture in a 'what else can I throw at this?' way! (I am mid-late 30s though so have more cause for worry...)

i am the same, I'm hoping i am not building myself up for a fall, they were recommended by a friend who had spotting all the way through her cycle , she ended up pregnant while having a cyst on her ovaries, she has been nagging me to try them, as you say i don't know what else to do

Yes - I like these mega vits, it feels like at least I'm giving it all I've got!

Dare i know, i know, I'm hoping these bloody pills work!!!!!

20,000% RDA for B12!

Dare i am taking the Holland and Barrett busy bee slow release vitamin b complex with vitamin c; it certainly makes my pee light up it has

Vitamin C 500mg 625%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 100mg 9,091%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 100mg 7,143%
Niacin 100mg NE 625%
Pantothenic Acid 100mg 1,667%
Vitamin B6 100mg 7,143%
Vitamin B12 500µg 20,000%
Folic Acid 400µg 200%
Biotin 50µg 100%
Choline Bitartrate 50mg **
Citrus Bioflavonoids 50mg **
Inositol 50mg **
PABA 50mg **

Hi, I had spotting whilst ON the pill. This was a problem for me however, my advice would be go to your gp and ask for a smear test regardless of your age I was 23 and not due a smear

As others have noted on this board, the Zita West ones also turn your pee an illuminous yellow. Which is vaguely amusing!

Yup, tell me about it. I have a cupboard in the kitchen that looks like it's sponsored by Holland & Barratt.

Zita West B vits:

B1: 50mg (4,545% RDA)
B2: 40mg (2,857% RDA)
B3: 20mg (125% RDA)
B6: 10mg (714% RDA)
B12: 20mg (800% RDA)
B5: 50mg (833% RDA)
B9: 400ug (200% RDA)

I guess Zita West doesn't hold much truck with recommended daily allowances!

Dare I am interested but if I buy anymore supplements my cupboard will explode with all the stuff I have ??

Have you had a look at the Zita West conception vits?

You need to remortgage the house to buy them but I'm pretty sure their Vit Bs are off the scale (along with all the other usual stuff.)

Will potter downstairs and take a look if anyone wants to know how much exactly.

Noarmani I am taking pregnacare too but I don't think the level of b vitamins is enough for me