Why Am I Spotting?!?! Please help.

[sevans]

I am new to Mumsnet and this is my first post. My last period started on June 25 and I finished my last pack of the pill then because DH and I planned to start trying. We pretty much have been trying everyday from July 2. When on the pill I had a normal 28 day cycle so my best guess was July 9 would be my ovulation date. I have PCOS so there is a BIG chance that I didn't even ovulate. My next period should start July 23 but who knows what will happen now that I am off the pill. My PCOS causes me to have very irregular periods without the pill.

Anyway, now to my question! I started spotting this past Friday, the 10th, and continued to have spotting Saturday and Sunday. I've never spotted between periods before and I have no idea what it could be. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Spotting between periods should be investigated further to ascertain the cause. Its often not serious but it is worth getting this checked out anyway by the GP.

I would think that your periods will become very irregular again due to PCOS. Do not even think about ovulation dates and timing of intercourse - make love instead when you both feel like it.

It may be that you will need some medical assistance from a gynae in order to conceive.

You may find Verity's website www.verity-pcos.org.uk helpful with regards to PCOS as well.

Thanks Attila. My mom also said I should contact my doctor so maybe I will call. Going forward, because of my PCOS, I figure DH and I should TTC around four times a week every week.

I actually go to a reproductive endocrinologist yearly for a checkup as well as my gyn. Last time I saw my endocrinologist we talked about babies and she set forth a plan for me. She told me when ready to conceive, finish a pack of birth control and then start trying immediately. If after three months I am not pregnant and did not get three periods, go back and see her because I am probably not ovulating. I'm guessing the next step would be Clomid. For what it is worth, I have a mild case of PCOS. I'm crossing my fingers that we wont have a terrible time conceiving.

I would call the doc and ask further about the spotting. Don't leave it.

Are you American by chance - I saw the word Mom used in your post hence me asking.

PCOS is a very individualistic disorder and affects each woman with it very differently. Would not describe it as "mild" although symptoms can and do vary a lot.

Yes, I am American.

I just got off the phone with the nurse. She said the spotting could either be hormonal or due to ovulation . If I still have spotting on Wednesday, I am to call back.

Thanks for your help, Attila!