Brown spotting approx one week before period

[zazzoo]

I had my daughter 16 months ago (C-section).  For about the last 10 months or so, I've had dark brown to light brown spotting about 5-7 days before my period each month.  My periods have been pretty regular, although heavy the first two days usually.  I have noticed some clots coming out ever now and then (usually small to about the size of a nickel on the large side).  I've noticed lately that I have a dull ache on my lower left side off and on.  Anyone have any idea what could be going on?  I'm trying to wait until my husband's new health insurance starts before seeing doctor (in 4 weeks), but I've been getting more concerned lately.  I thought the first few months was just my periods getting back to normal after having a child.  Now, I'm thinking it's something else.

[jojo214]

Ok my husband and are ttc and I usually feel ovulation on my left side but after having sex the day before ovulation I felt it on my right side for a few hours and even felt what I thought could be traveling to my uterus but a few minutes later I felt it on my left side as well just not as strong. Now I know you can ovulate on both sides and sometimes this turns into twins but if you do ovulate on both sides but only one implants can the other one leave your body? I'm only asking cause if I am pregnant I would be 4 weeks. My period is due next week but this morning I woke up with only one blood clot and it was the size of a small pea it had a little string like thing attached to it. Only light pink discharge for now. No cramping. I have had early miscarriages before and I'm hoping that I just ovulated twice and that if that was a fertilized egg that I have another one that has implanted. Is this possible or am I just wanting this to be the case?

[doodoo701]

hope you get sorted with the specialist, they haven't seemed concerned with my spotting as yet so hopefully they will find out why for you. It's such a worry isn't it, especially when you're wanting children. Keep us posted!

[FAB06]

I have had spotting 7-10 days before AF is due. Everyday up until AF and the doc has no idea why. AF is due on 10th Jan but I have had spotting since 31st Dec. sometimes light and this morning dark. It always ends up with me getting my period. Doc is now sending me to gyno/fertility specialist to see what's going on. Im really scared because I have no children, Im 29 and really want a baby badly. Anyone that can advice please help!

[doodoo701]

I'm the same, i had baby 18 months ago by cs and since then had vaginal discharge and lower mild abdo pain. recently i have started spotting pre period. We've been trying for another baby for the last 8 months with no success. All swabs have been clear but was given 6 months of antibiotic cream anyway and oral antibiotics but symptoms still persist. Gynae dr not concerned but I obviously am!

[rdh1981]

That is what everyone keeps telling me!! I guess it is easier said then done!! : )

[kellym]

Don't worry, your bfp will come when you least expect it!! Baby Dust***

[rdh1981]

Congrats on your BFP!! Hopefully your levels will be great!  I am still in limbo I started spotting last week and I am not expecting AF until next Wednesday!! I am hoping for a BFP to but not counting on it. Congrats again!!

[kellym]

Well, looks like the spotting didn't interfear whatsoever for me. I am pg again. Still spotted 8dpo until the day I was supposed to start my AF.  I will ask at my OB appt next Wed. if my progesterone needs to be checked. Good Luck TTC!

[rdh1981]

You sound just like me.  After my mc about 10 months ago, I too have been spotting a week before my period. I went to the doctor yesterday and he did a u/s and said everything looked great.  He thought the spotting was due to hormones. He basically stated that I am not making enough progesterone. He assured me that this was not going to affect my TTC, but I am not to sure if  I believe this. During the pregnancy that ended in mc I was put on med for my progesterone. They still tell to this day say that the mc was not caused by low progestrone but I am sure it did not help.  As a result of my doctors visit he just upped my dosage of clomid and told me to come back in 4 months.  He said that if I was not pg in the next 3 months he would send me to an inferitlity dr. This is very frustrating because me and my DH have been TTC for the last two years. I would have never thought it would be this hard. I am only 26 and he is 28. Best of luck to you ladies!!

[kellym]

Sounds like me. I had a dd 9 months age (c-section) and I have spotting 7dpo. It's soo annoying. We have been ttc for 4 months now. I have an appt. next Monday, can't wait to see him. I have read low progesterone, but, who knows?