Hi,
wondering if anyone has had similar experiences and managed to improve their situation in this matter.
me and my OH have been trying for our first baby for 17 months now- lots of tests and things that we’ve managed to improve (sperm count and thin uterus lining) but still no luck getting that much wanted BFP.
I think the issue is with me- I spot before my period sometimes up to 4 days before and from when I used to test for ovulation I wouldn’t get a positive OPK until cycle 15 meaning I ovulate late.
I’ve done everything recommended both online and by professionals and we’re now on the horribly long wait list for IVF but I’m desperate to get my spotting under control ready for that.
Ive had reflexology which didn’t do me much good and in September I started weekly acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Now my spotting has improved- last month my luteal phrase was stretched longer (which is great as I usually just have 12 days) but I still had 3 days of spotting albeit very light. But I don’t seem to have a proper flow anymore (has been getting lighter for a few months now- even before acupuncture) and this month I only spotted 1 day before my period (classed as normal to my Dr) and then only had a ‘normal’ flow for one day before turning back to brown spotting, although it was dark blood now.
Not sure what is going on with my body but I just feel like it’s completely failing me. With my periods getting shorter I just know things won’t work out. I’ve had scans and examinations and all have come back as ‘normal’. I’m also on the wait list for gynaecology to see about this but the wait list for that is just as long as the IVF one in my area.
I’m just wondering if anyone has been through this and managed to naturally sort out their cycle! Even though things aren’t happening for us, I just would love to think I’m helping myself as much as possible to give us even the smallest of chances.
thanks ladies for your help!