Progesterone and bleeding

[downunderjane]

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced slight bleeding whilst on progesterone suppositories?  I'm on 200mg twice per day. I also have a cervix that is quite raw. My OB noticed that back in July after I bled after having sex.

I'm 8 weeks pregnant now and after doing a lot of physical work yesterday I noticed bright red blood after going to the toilet. This only happened once. I have basically laid down since then. I contacted my OB and have a scan booked in today.

I am not experiencing any cramps and still have very tender breasts, fatigue and nausea.

Any similar stories would put my mind at ease.

Cheers

[adgal]

I did.  It's not uncommon.  If it just stays at spotting, mention it at your next appointment.  If it becomes bleeding, give your Dr. a call.  It probably isn't the walk or anything your doing that's making you spot.  There are all sorts of reasons it can happen.  Half the time they never do figure out quite why.

[downunderjane]

I'm still spotting a little. Went for a long walk this evening but I can't think why that would make me spot. I'm going to lie down with another progesterone suppository and take it easy for the night. Did you spot or bleed a lot throughout your pregnancy?

[adgal]

So glad to hear that.  Great news!  And I hear you.  I had my son just before I turned 41.  Pregnancy is scary at the best of times, and hearing all the stats around women our age just make it worse.  There are so many here that have had healthy pregnancies and babies in our 40s.  And even more good news for you...being over 8 weeks with a healthy heartbeat increases your chances further that this is a healthy pregnancy going the distance.  I'm so happy for you, and happy to hear the bleeding was just something scary to see.  I bled all the way through my pregnancy, and was terrified! But he is almost 2 now and a healthy, happy wonderful child.  I have no doubt you will have the same end result.

[trying43]

You may have also overdone it.  I am 37 and had number three (8 months old now) and noticed I got tired a heck of a lot easier than with my other pregnancies when I was younger. Try to rest more and stay well hydrated.  Good luck to u.

[downunderjane]

Just wanted to let you know that I had the U/S and all is good. The little tyke's hb was 191. Doc says all looks very strong and that I should just relax and not stress and that bleeding is very common as you so rightly stated.

I am very relieved. Being 43 you tend to get a little stressed out at the slightest thing. I'll have to get my husband to help out more with my three girls. Lol.

Thanks for your quick reply.

[adgal]

You can still bleed on progesterone.  I have and did, even with my healthy pregnancy.

There are a multitude of reasons for bleeding.  Sex can do it (as you already experienced).  So can having a hematomma that is bleeding out (that was the situation in my case).  I am betting you overdid it and somehow irritated the cervix, or have a blood vessel that has broken.  That can happen as well.  Keep in mind that none of these things typically harm the baby, it just scares the heck out of you when you see the blood.

It's good that you are seeing your OB for a scan to put your mind at rest.  Please know that bleeding in first trimester, while never considered normal, is certainly common.  About 30% of women will experience this, and about 1/2 of those will go on to have a healthy pregnancy.  It makes absolutely no difference if the blood is brown, red or pink.  

Please let us know how you are doing.  I wish you well.