I’m 34 and we’ve been trying for our second baby for 15 months now. We already have a daughter, but this journey to conceive again has been so much harder than I ever expected.
One thing I’m struggling with is regular spotting during my luteal phase. I often get pink or brown spotting several days before my period is due, and this month I’ve had spotting around 7–10 DPO, which has now become heavier but still isn’t a proper flow. I’ve had a negative pregnancy test.
I’ve been worrying about low progesterone because of the spotting, but my progesterone result was actually 67 nmol/L, and my thyroid (TSH) was 1.5, so both results seem reassuring.
My cycles are generally around 29–33 days, and I track ovulation using OPKs and cervical mucus. Despite this, we haven’t conceived again after 15 months of trying.
I’ve also experienced a previous ectopic pregnancy and an early pregnancy loss, so I think I’m particularly anxious about whether something hormonal or something else could be affecting our chances.
I’m wondering whether anyone else has experienced persistent luteal phase spotting despite good progesterone levels and normal thyroid results.
Did you ever find out what was causing your spotting? Did you go on to conceive naturally, or did you need further investigations or treatment?
I’m starting to feel really disheartened and would appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been in a similar position. I know spotting can be normal, but after 15 months TTC, it’s hard not to wonder whether it’s a sign that something isn’t quite right.