Faint positive and bleeding

[Confusedmermaid1]

Long story (hopefully) short. I usually have a 27 day cycle. In March around what I thought was 5dpo (using an app only to predict) I started spotting. Few days later (around day 21) I had heavy bleeding, thought I had started my period a week early which was highly confusing. Bled heavily for 5 days, usual for me, but I still have some light bleeding 12 days later which is very unusual for me. I started taking ovulation tests as recommended to start on D7 of cycle even though I was still bleeding lightly. Came back with a strong positive. Next day it was lighter indicating that I had my peak but I am still spotting. Anyway whole cycle seemed off so this morning I did two pregnancy tests and both are faint positives.

Obviously I am not hopeful for a successful pregnancy after 12 days of bleeding but I’m just wondering if I should be concerned/see my GP? I have some bloating and cramping this morning but honestly it could be gastro related after a lot of food yesterday.. who knows

I had a similar issue and it was a chemical. I really hope this isn't the case for you. I think you need to get to the epu though. You need an ultrasound

Yes thank you for responding, the GP suspects this is the case unfortunately. I had a phone call with them so I’m waiting to hear back re a scan.

@Confusedmermaid1 Hi there, please could I ask what the outcome was? I have almost exactly the same situation as you and am super confused...!

@LoulouM12 So I ended up seeing my GP as EPU wouldn’t see me as I wasn’t 6 weeks pregnant. GP referred to gynae for a scan but I haven’t heard back from them as of yet but the bleeding stopped after 17 days. GP suspected a chemical and did a pregnancy test which was negative on theirs. I continued to test using the brand I had as they were still showing as faint pos and they were finally negative on the day I stopped bleeding just for my own peace of mind.

I could have chased for the gynae scan but I’m feeling well in myself and the bleeding stopped which was what I was most concerned about.

Sorry I don’t know if that’s particularly helpful but totally sympathise and hope you’re okay.

@Confusedmermaid1 Thank you so much for replying! Glad to hear your OK...

I’m having a v weird one… usually have v regular 28/29 day cycles. This month first month TTC (no 2) and first time using clear blue OPK and had flashy smileys days 15-20 only. DTD days 13, 15 and 17. Day 20 started spotting then yesterday and today (day 22) cramps and period like bleeding… I've never had a period a week early in my life?! Seems v odd, but the bleeding and cramping too heavy to be implantation… HCG tests very negative...

@Confusedmermaid1 PS. Not looking for answers!! Just helps to write it all down as going a bit mad... Looking for similar stories and yours was v similar!

@LoulouM12 Almost exactly the same as me! So strange isn’t it.. the dates still don’t make sense to me other than I may have ovulated earlier than I expected as I wasn’t tracking then 🤷🏻‍♀️ but yes I couldn’t find much online for bleeding around day 21 other than implantation bleeding which I knew mine wasn’t due to how heavy it was
I didn’t actually test when bleeding first started, did ovulation tests later which were coming back very dark and I remembered someone I follow on SM who said LH tests react to HCG which is why I did the pregnancy test..
Best of luck with your TTC journey!

@Confusedmermaid1 I know when I read your post I was like 'finally' as I haven't been able to find anything similar, only implantation bleeding... Mine has developed into a proper period now and I have bad cramps. But so odd this should happen then first month we start properly trying and testing... Going to start ovulation testing early after this one. Thanks so much for the luck, are you TTC? Has your cycle returned to your 'normal' after this incident or I guess it's too soon to tell?

@LoulouM12 yes TTC since end of Jan so early days for me as well!
Based on my previous cycle I should have had a period this weekend but nothing yet
I stopped ovulation tests as well but I might start those again end of the week as the app is predicting ovulation next week based on previous cycles
I’m not too stressed at the mo as I did see it can take a few weeks to get back to normal and it’s only been about 2 weeks since the spotting stopped really

Hey @Confusedmermaid1 sorry for going quiet, how are you getting on? Any sign of AF?

My situation has got ever more confusing, I had full on period bleeding and cramping for 2.5 days which has now stopped on CD24. HCG testing strips all very negative so far so no idea what's going on... I don't know when I ovulated so I guess I'll just keep testing!? And if I get a positive see the docs... And if I don't start ovulation testing!?

Totally confused as to what is going on! Hope you're doing OK

@LoulouM12 how strange! I hope you get some answers soon 🤞🏼
No signs of AF and very negative ovulation tests so not sure what’s happening 😅 going to keep up the ovulation tests and see if anything changes..

Hi everyone
Just wanted some advice
I had a missed miscarriage back in May and was devastated.
We countined trying and I was using pre mom ovulation tests and had sex on my peak ovulation days peak day being 22nd Oct. The day before my period was due to start Monday 5th Nov I test for pregnancy and it came back positive very faint I did another test in the evening then negative I tested with a ovulation test and it was very positive on the day my period was due Tuesday 6th it was faint line and no period came I became very excited I took a clear blue weeks indicator test and it said positive 1-2 weeks since conception but was getting faint to no line in the day with the cheaper tests.
I had my reservations as my last pregnancy in March muly pregnancy test on the day was a very strong a positive line while the tests for this cycle have been very faint.
I kept retesting everyday and it was not getting stronger at all but I was feeling more tired and waking up to use the toilet more. I know they say Hgc is meant to double every few days and by 4 days of testing it hasn't been coming up no stronger just very very faint lines.
This morning 5th day I tested again and very very light positive but I've started bleeding with some cramping does this sound like a chemical miscarriage l?
I know the Internet is saying it is but it would be nice to get some human advice and interaction on this thank you very much in advance