Was this a chemical or just early period

[Rosiethepig]

Hi looking for opinions.

Have just started trying to conceive, first cycle of trying. Very regular cycle and no contraception to come out my system.

dtd a few times around ovulation, 10 days later had weird cramps/ aches but not like period pains, less severe. Then had bleeding for about a day and a half, but lighter and lasted much less time than usual period. I thought maybe implantation??

Was due AF on wed but no sign however 3 negative clear blue tests. Have been tired/ headache and feel a bit sick at times but no definite or major symptoms (last pregnancy I had swollen boobs, really nauseous from the start).

Am wondering if this was a chemical pregnancy or just early period?

In the absence of a positive test, no I wouldn't call it a chemical.

Thank you for replying.

Hiya. It's less likely to be a chemical without a positive test but not impossible. I had a very low level chemical once where I had a level of 5 in my hcg at 4 weeks which gradually rose up to around 80 over a week and then down again (I get monitored because I do IVF). I was testing negative on FRERs until I got to hcg of about 10 in those early days and they are more sensitive than Clearblue.

On the other hand, regular cycles can go haywire when TTC even if you're not stressing about it.

Best of luck with TTC and sorry it's been a funny month

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Thank you!