spotting

[FondestBianca]

My PP menstration returned when ds (2nd baby) was 1 year old. He is now 16 months. I expereinced short cycles since then, except for the latest which happened to be back on track with the timing they were previous to ds. I've NEVER spotted before this week. EVER. My last period ended sunday march 28th and was of normal length and presentation. I wouldn't be due again for another 3 weeks. However, on Saturday (april 3rd) I noticed not long after waking that I was bleeding again. It was the dark, brown colored blood that usually happens at the beginning and end of my periods. However, I lost litte (enough that I needed a pad but not tampon) and it appeared to be done by the end of that day. Then today, not long after waking I began bleeding agian. Same, brown/rusty colored blood. I've continued to loose small amounts over the day. I'm having a bit a cramping here and there but nothing serious and a little belly upset.

I recently started going to the gym after long hiatus. I'd done similar routine in the past with no problems (even after having my daughter. baby #1) but, wonder if the exercise is causing the spotting. I'm not completely killing myself at the gym and if anything would expect to reduce bleeding. No new meds (just upped my vit D), very little chance of pregnancy (especially given the fact that my period just ended a week ago), no history of endo or cervical problems that would cause bleeding.

There has been no bright red blood with this spotting.

I'd call my doc but I just lost my primary care charity coverage on match 31st and don't have any options for insurance at this point.

Whats the deal?

[FondestBianca]

Still spotting today (3rd day in a row). Still brown colored blood.

[pianojazzgirl]

Could the spotting be related to ovulation? (I think the timing of your spotting could be around O time, right?) For a few cycles last year I had spotting around O time. I also had "mittelschmerz" (mid-cycle cramping). I'm trying to remember how long the spotting lasted. I think it would be for around 2 days, but I don't remember for sure.

[FondestBianca]

Originally Posted by pianojazzgirl

Could the spotting be related to ovulation? (I think the timing of your spotting could be around O time, right?) For a few cycles last year I had spotting around O time. I also had "mittelschmerz" (mid-cycle cramping). I'm trying to remember how long the spotting lasted. I think it would be for around 2 days, but I don't remember for sure.

I ovulate further into my cycle. I have some clear signs when I'm ovulating as well. None of those have made their appearence this month yet so I don't think thats it. Besides that, I've never spotted during ovulation.

[pianojazzgirl]

If I recall correctly I think ovulation spotting actually happens right before ovulation. And it can definitely happen if it's never happened before. I had never had it and randomly had it for a few cycles and not again since then. If you get your usual ovulation signs soon (tonight? tomorrow?) then I would suspect earlier-than-usual O with O spotting. If not, then I'm not sure what might have caused it.

Another thought - if you cross-post this in the fertility section I bet you'll get lots of knowledgeable responses.

[FondestBianca]

Originally Posted by pianojazzgirl

If I recall correctly I think ovulation spotting actually happens right before ovulation. And it can definitely happen if it's never happened before. I had never had it and randomly had it for a few cycles and not again since then. If you get your usual ovulation signs soon (tonight? tomorrow?) then I would suspect earlier-than-usual O with O spotting. If not, then I'm not sure what might have caused it.

Another thought - if you cross-post this in the fertility section I bet you'll get lots of knowledgeable responses.

thank you for your response. Still spotting today (day 4) and no fresh looking blood at all... which I find odd I guess. No signs of ovulation yet.

[FondestBianca]

now on day 6 of spotting. ??? is this in the arena of normal?

[eastkygal]

I'm doing the same thing. Tomorrow will make 7 days. I have another thread on here. Check it out and see what I've been told. (((HUGS))) It's no fun at all.