TMI: Spotting

[FishChicks]

I woke up this morning, CD 12, to discover brown spotting. I usually O on CD 15, and opks and temp don't show any changes yet, so I don't think this is ovulation bleeding. Has anyone else experienced this? Any idea what might cause it? I usually have extremely light periods, so spotting outside that time is totally unheard of for me. 

[konapoppy]

Ugh that is frustrating. Is this your first cycle since your most recent loss? My body started to do weirder things after two losses. If it continues I would call your obgyn and see if they have recommendations. You may benefit from Progesterone after ovulation to keep the lining thick.

[FishChicks]

konapoppy Yes, this is cycle number one after loss number two. I'm sorry you've experienced 'weirdness,' but it's helpful to know I'm not the only one.

My proactive and responsive OB left the practice and the OB I've been assigned to takes a 'wait and see' approach (e.g., he told me that waiting for up to six months for a period post MMC is normal and he wouldn't take action until 6 months although I'm 36). With the way my OB group works, until I have a face to face appointment with someone else, he's the only one who responds to my calls and questions. I guess it's time to book with someone else.

[sterl724]

FishChicks...wait and see for six months?? That's a little ridiculous. I would likely look for a new doc.

After my loss, I had some weird brown spotting as well. I'd wait it out for a few days, and see what happens. My first cycle post loss was super wacky and long, but my body seems to have figured things out.

[FishChicks]

I pushed for RPL testing, I guess I'll add this to my list of questions for the appointment I'll book once the results are in. It gives me hope to know that things are back to normal for you sterl724.

[glauren]

I also had weird spotting around typical ovulation time my first cycle after my D&C - I chalked it up to hormones readjusting. This cycle (which is only my 2nd since the D&C) has been much more normal for me.

[turboteal]

I haven't had a loss, but I had some unusual spotting (also dark brown, very small amount) last cycle around day 18 and 25, then got a very early period on day 26. Today is day 18 again and I just noticed a small amount of brown spotting in EWCM. I've never had spotting before, but I also have pcos (new-ish to me), so I have no advice, just commiseration with weird cycle happenings. :/

[FishChicks]

Oy! Sorry turboteal, random changes like this are so frustrating. Thank you to you, glauren, and everyone else who gave input. At least I don't feel this is completely unusual, although I do still plan to ask the doctor about it when next we meet.