A few months into ttc, I starting spotting starting 7-9 dpo until AF - and now it occurs every month. The first time it happened, my period started (incredibly painfully and suddenly). Now, the same thing happened again! I will spot about 7-9 dpo, it will start to taper off and then BAM! AF. I've heard that is could be progesterone related. Any success stories out there with this problem and using progesterone?
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It could be or it might not be. Not helpful...sorry! You might want to look into supplementing with a B complex. I had spotting in my LP and was worried it was progesterone related. Then I got pregnant on my second try.
So, while it certainly could be a symptom of low progesterone, it could also be nothing to worry about. I found that working with a naturopath was really helpful
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@hergreenapples: I had the same thing, pretty heavy spotting for several days before AF and I was worried it was a progesterone issue. I took a B complex from O until AF and it helped a little, but I was still spotting some. I got pregnant on our second try, so it wasn't a sign of a problem for me.
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I'm the other end of the spectrum. I had spotting before getting my period almost every month before starting Clomid and I'm still not pregnant. But in my testing with the RE, progesterone wasn't mentioned as a problem. It's good to take note of it and ask your doctor if you are concerned.
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@hergreenapples: thanks! I will try a B-Complex. We've been trying for almost a year and this started up only when we were ttc. I'm actually seeing a naturopath right now! I get test results from her this Saturday. We'll see what she says about progesterone levels.
@foodnerd81: What was your dosage on the B Complex?
I took a progesterone test with my RE and I was on the low side - but she never said I needed to fix anything and just wanted me to start with Clomid and IUI rather than diagnose my problem. Hopefully I'll get some answers this weekend. Trying to stay positive!
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@mrs.halfsie: I want to say 100mcg, but not sure of each B vitamin in it-- it was whatever the pills at Trader Joe's had. They had specific B6 or B12 in pill or one of those strips that melts on your tongue, or the B Complex in a pill.
Good luck-- I hope your naturopath can help!
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@mrs.halfsie: Yes, I took the B-100 complex.
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I had this, and successfully conceived within 2 months...if you are concerned though I would check with your Dr.
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