Brown Spotting During Luteal Phase

[vetgirl00us]

I am 31 yrs old. Have used BCP's, birth control patch, Depo Provera shots and finally a copper IUD in the past. I had the IUD removed in March of '06 and began charting using BBT and trying to conceive since this time. I have had brown or bloody spotting intermittently during luteal phase since I was around 19 years old. Some cycles it begins as early as 3-4 days post ovulation and sometimes it begins around 8-9 days post ovulation and continues intermmitently until menses. I am of healthy weight, do not smoke or take drugs. I do ovulate on my own according to OPK's and temp shifts on BBT chart. What causes this spotting and how can I stop it? Is it affecting my fertility? My menses are usually light to medium with little to no cramping and they only last about 3 days. The only major PMS symptoms I have are very sore breasts during luteal phase.

[nicki1010]

well if your bleeding 3-4 days after ovulation you need to see a dr. because they say that you cant ge preggers unless you have a 10day phase

[vetgirl00us]

I'm spotting brown intermittently. It's not period bleeding. My luteal phase lasts 14-15 days.

[nicki1010]

oh okay i would really contact your dr. I dont know and i dont want to give you bad advice.. =)