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Luteal phase spotting

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LemonOtter · 10/12/2024 17:04

This month I started tracking bbt as well as using ovulation test strips to help me understand my cycle and begin the journey of ttc. I got my peak on CD11 and since then my bbt has risen and remained high (with the exception of a one day drop) however I have been spotting since 2DPO. For the first few days this was brown and sticky but since 8DPO it has been a really pale pink colour.

I usually have brown spotting for about 7 days before AF so I was surprised to see it start so early, and equally as surprised to see that it has turned pale pink as I’ve never had spotting this colour before. I had previously thought this was hormone related but my bbt is still high so I’m not sure if that rules out it being progesterone related?

has anyone experienced similar?

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Lbrd1 · 10/12/2024 18:34

LemonOtter · 10/12/2024 17:04

This month I started tracking bbt as well as using ovulation test strips to help me understand my cycle and begin the journey of ttc. I got my peak on CD11 and since then my bbt has risen and remained high (with the exception of a one day drop) however I have been spotting since 2DPO. For the first few days this was brown and sticky but since 8DPO it has been a really pale pink colour.

I usually have brown spotting for about 7 days before AF so I was surprised to see it start so early, and equally as surprised to see that it has turned pale pink as I’ve never had spotting this colour before. I had previously thought this was hormone related but my bbt is still high so I’m not sure if that rules out it being progesterone related?

has anyone experienced similar?

Hi :) I don't have any answers for you but this sounds exactly the same as my last cycle! I usually spot 6 days before AF, but last month was much earlier. This month I'm trying the Proov ovulation confirmation test kit which measures PdG. Hoping that will put my mind at rest that levels are ok. I also found some really good information on spotting in the subreddit tryingforababy which might help.

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LemonOtter · 10/12/2024 20:59

Lbrd1 · 10/12/2024 18:34

Hi :) I don't have any answers for you but this sounds exactly the same as my last cycle! I usually spot 6 days before AF, but last month was much earlier. This month I'm trying the Proov ovulation confirmation test kit which measures PdG. Hoping that will put my mind at rest that levels are ok. I also found some really good information on spotting in the subreddit tryingforababy which might help.

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Hello! I haven’t heard of that but I’ll definitely look into it. Thank you. I thought that recording bbt would reassure me that everything was normal but it’s just caused me to question my cycle even more. I’ll have a wee look at the subreddit too. Hope you get some answers from the test kit and it puts your mind at ease❤️

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