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Brown spotting, not pregnant.

41 replies

BeccaT123 · 16/10/2021 16:09

I had brown spotting for a few days about 5 days past ovulation. I was convinced I was finally pregnant as this isn’t usual for me (though I do usually get it at start of period.) I thought it could have been implantation bleeding but the day my period was due it came - brown blood. But seems to have stopped now or is very light anyway. What does light brown spotting mid cycle mean if not pregnant? I’m worried there may be some kind of issue and that’s why I’m not getting pregnant as it’s been a year now. Is it a hormonal imbalance?

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Squiff70 · 16/10/2021 16:35

Hi, sounds like you need to speak to your GP about this. Have you done a test? Bleeding between periods should be checked out but the fact that you've been TTC for a year suggests you may need to get a professional to have a look at things. Good luck.

BeccaT123 · 16/10/2021 17:08

Thanks for replying. I have had basic checks on fertility - tubes, cervix etc and all seems fine. I just wondered if anyone else has had this or knows what it is. Let me know if anyone does.
Thanks hun advance.

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132orbust · 16/10/2021 17:12

Do you know you are not pregnant? i.e. you have had a negative test?
I ask because this is what I had with DD1 and it was only when my 'period' went away that I thought I should take a test.

ActonBell · 16/10/2021 17:19

Have you done a pregnancy test? On/off bleeding, particularly brown blood, can be a sign of ectopic pregnancy. It’s very likely not that but you need to speak to 111 or your GP just in case. And have a look at the info from the ectopic pregnancy trust so you can keep a look out for other symptoms. If you haven’t taken a test take one asap.

Bexb789 · 17/10/2021 17:57

I've had something very similar.
I had what I think was my last period 23/09-29/09... It was a few days early and much lighter than normal with no pain or other pms symptoms, hence "what I think was" my period. Had unprotected sex for over a year post the expiry of my implant with nothing similar happening.

Then a week after, on the 09/10, I woke up with a huge headache, and then 2 hours later I got some almost clear stringy discharge and had brown spotting, which later turned to huge clots but not a lot of blood otherwise. I also started going really lightheaded. Saw my doc the next day, took a urine pregnancy test at home before which was negative, and my doc did one too, again negative. Bleeding didn't get any worse and stopped on Monday, and I had no pain at all during the bleeding time.

Since it all started on the 9th I've been nauseous every day for most of the morning. A little lightheaded on and off and now getting slight discomfort in my lower abdomen, some serious bloating and sensitive boobs (which have also felt heavier the last 2-3 weeks).

Anyway, my docs referred and fastracked me to colposcopy which I have tomorrow morning, and for an ultrasound to look into the bleeding.

Today I did a test, left it at 5 mins negative, came back almost 2 hours later and there's a distinct positive line... Doesn't look at all like an evap line, its completely solid. Kicking myself for not checking it at the 10 minute mark as now I'm confused, gonna do another in the morning to be sure of what the outcome is.

(last time I had unportected sex was around my ovulation time in September 12th and before)

Hope everything turns out okay for you OP, I'd definitely get to your docs, mine seems to be taking it very seriously, even told me to go to A&E if I got even a little worse.

BeccaT123 · 17/10/2021 18:12

Thanks for replying @Bexb789
I can’t believe your story.. I wonder why it came up negative before. It does sound very similar.. I hope everything’s okay, let me know how you get on. I’ll definitely call my GP tomorrow.

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BeccaT123 · 17/10/2021 18:18

Also I’m glad the doctors are taking it seriously it’s good you’ve got the colposcopy booked in.
I feel like mine is my period now as I’m seeing some dark blood though most of it is dark brown with stringy discharge too. It’s strange that it’s so dark though doesn’t feel like a normal period - I just hope there isn’t something wrong.

I hope you are okay.. let me know x

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Bexb789 · 17/10/2021 19:16

Thank you. Hopefully I'll have some more answers tomorrow. How do you feel generally? I've felt completely off the past week or so, I've had bleeding around ovulation time and stuff before but never these accompanying symptoms which is whats concerned me and my GP the most. Definitely get it checked out is what I'd say😊

ActonBell · 17/10/2021 20:29

@Bexb789 - that sounds really stressful. Glad your doctor is taking it seriously. What time of day have you been taking your tests? Could you post a pic of the test with the line here?

Bexb789 · 17/10/2021 21:39

@ActonBell the test I took at home on the 10th was the first wee of the day, the one at the doctors was in the afternoon about 4 or 5 wees in... The one today that turned positive was my first wee of the day. I can't yet post pictures as I just joined but I will asap

ActonBell · 17/10/2021 22:29

I’d definitely take another one first thing tomorrow if you can.

Bexb789 · 18/10/2021 08:59

Same happened again this morn but I watched it happen this time... A faint line came up in 15 minutes and it was blue by 20. I know it says to discard results after the 10 minute window but how frustrating when its 2 days in a row...

ActonBell · 18/10/2021 10:24

How frustrating! I have found the blue dye tests a nightmare in the past. I would get a pink dye one if you can but I guess that may not be needed if you have an appointment today? 48 hour bloods and an ultrasound are what you need to settle the pregnancy question and hopefully rule out an ectopic.

ActonBell · 18/10/2021 10:25

Sorry - I’m a bit obsessed with ectopics because I had one and I know they are easily missed but it is very unlikely to be that, so I don’t want to worry you.

Bexb789 · 18/10/2021 11:56

@ActonBell yes that's something I've been concerned about actually! My colposcopy appointment was fine, no issues or abnormalities with my cervix, so now just waiting on my ultrasound. Had a urine test at my appointment that came back negative but the doc said given the 2 positives from 1st wees of the day I should wait to see if my period comes and the ultrasound should confirm either way too... Deffo gonna get a pink dye one next time

clairesbear · 18/10/2021 14:05

@Bexb789

I've had a similar experience.

Got a static smiley on Friday 8th October. DTD that day, a couple days before and the day after. On the Tuesday, 4dpo, I had a small amount of fresh blood when I wiped. Seems too early for implantation. Since then, I've had a small amount of brown discharge everyday since. My period is due on Sunday so it's just a waiting game to see what happens. I do usually spot about a week before my periods but not like this.

Cruz86 · 18/10/2021 23:41

I'm similar to you @clairesbear. Normally spot up to 6 days before af is due but it's either light brown or light pink. Today, 4 days before af due, I had some fresh blood. So, normal but not!! Have you had any tests done for your spotting?

clairesbear · 19/10/2021 08:39

@Cruz86 No as my spotting has been a normal thing for me since coming off the pill a couple years ago, I figured it was just something I had and is normal for my body. I'm on month 7 of trying now so if I dint get pregnant in the next few months I'll look into having some tests done.

Cruz86 · 19/10/2021 09:47

I always thought it was normal too @clairesbear but I've been reading so much about mid cycle bleeding/spotting being something you should speak to your gp about, so just trying to gauge whether I should wait a bit longer before seeing the dr!

Amberley90 · 19/10/2021 10:10

Good morning,
I had what I think was my AF from 30th September to about 4th October. Then I started bleeding again four days ago. I don't know why I would bleed mid cycle. I has lasted four days and has been brown which can mean old blood. I don't believe I am pregnant and it being old blood is all I can think of. I'm just surprised at there being a two week gap between bleeding.

Bexb789 · 19/10/2021 13:27

@ActonBell finally able to upload a pic. Top one was the one I left at 5 mins and came back 2 hours later.. Bottom I watched blank within the 10 min window, and then from a faded line to the solid blue around 15-20 mins. I always thought evap lines were colourless?

@Amberley90 that sounds exactly like me, mine started 2 weeks after the start of my last AF and was like brown old blood, but I had a few clots as well for 2 of the 4 days... Not a lot of blood though

Brown spotting, not pregnant.
Amberley90 · 19/10/2021 13:46

@Bexb789

I haven't had a lot of blood either. Would you say I need to take a test? xx

Amberley90 · 19/10/2021 13:46

@Bexb789

I haven't had a lot of blood either. Would you say I need to take a test? xx

Amberley90 · 19/10/2021 13:47

I don't know why my reply was posted twice x

Bexb789 · 19/10/2021 15:02

@Amberley90 yeah I'd do one just to be sure, I'm gonna hold of on any more tests until the weekend, those two stressed me out enough Confused

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