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Can You Conceive When Spotting In Between Periods? Posted: 12-14-06 18:21pm
Hello all
i've never posted on a group site before,
but lately i've been so desparate to find
someone that can relate, i'm really
hoping that somebody can offer up some
encouraging words.
I'm 38 years old, and my husband and I
have been ttc for 17 months. I've had all
the tests, and nothing shows abnormal
except for a minor case of endometriosis.
I've been told this can hinder conception,
but on the other hand I have plenty of
friends who have concieved just fine with
endometriosis. What i'm most concerned
about is the spotting I have a week before
my period. This started about 5 years
ago, and seems to be getting worse with
age. Has anyone out there succesfully
conceived even though they have consistant
irregular bleeding before your period?
I'm starting to give up hope...And getting
quite depressed. Help anyone?
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There Are Women Like You!!! Posted: 12-15-06 04:44am
Dear dpressd,
there are women who can help you! You
might find more responses by posting your
question to multiple forums. I just
looked on the fertility forum for example,
and found this post: http://ehealthfor
um.Com/health/topic79268.Html
please contact us via private message at
username admin if you need help getting
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heidijo8
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Houston
Posted: 12-15-06 21:34pm
Yes...You can. I am also 38 and have
been spotting between periods for over a
year. It starts the day after ovulation
and goes for about week. I had my
progesterone checked which could cause it
and the level was normal. Have your Dr.
Check your prog level about 4 days after
ovulation to see if there is a drop. If
there is, it can prevent pregnancy. I
have conceived 4 times now since 09/05 and
have miscarried 3 times. I just found
out i'm pregnant again. I have been
convinced that whatever is causing the
spotting is causing the babies to quit
developing at 6 weeks. But, my doctor
has not taken the concern seriously about
the spotting after ovulation. I am as
depressed as you and have posted also
regarding this issue with no responses.
I understand your frustration!
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heidijo8
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Houston
Posted: 01-03-07 19:20pm
Dprsd: we lost some of our messages, but
I wanted to fill you in. My pregnancy is
once again not viable. I asked my
specialist again why this is happening and
if it's caused by the spotting between
periods. She still doesn't know. I
asked what is causing the spotting at
ovulation since my progesterone is normal.
No idea. She said it is most likely
hormonal but hard to pinpoint. I am so
frustrated that I am now giving up. Four
miscarriages in 1 year and 2 months is
enough for me. We are going to pursue
adoption. She told me that since all my
tests are coming back normal, there are
two options...Fertility medication (which
I have no trouble conceiving but helps
regulate the hormones) or ivf with genetic
testing. So, if you find out what is
causing your issues with the spotting,
please let me know. I'll do the same.
I'm going to get a second opinion on
possible causes. Truly, I think it's
because I was on depo for four years. I
have a son that is 8-1/2 and had no
problems. After I had him, I got
divorced and went on depo. I believe that
it has thrown my hormones out of whack.
Anyway, I wanted to get back to you and
let you know the latest. Keep me
informed how you are doing and hope you
had a great holiday.
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DPrssd
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Posted: 01-04-07 17:19pm
Dear heidijo8, i'm sooooo sorry that it
happened again. That is terrible.
genetic testing sounds like a good idea, I
really hope they can come up with
something. I read somewhere that they can
also take a sample of the uterine lining
to make sure it has developed properly for
implantation. So strange and so sad. If
focusing on adoption brightens your
spirits, I pray your dreams are
fulfilled.
I'm doing ok. I'm in waiting mode again.
I bought ovulex 3 weeks ago and i'm
praying that it worked. Af is due on jan
12th. I don't have any cm. Absolutely
zero. But we tried anyway, just incase.
I have my first appointment with the
fertility clinic on feb 16th. I will meet
with a specialist who will go over my file
to see if they can either figure out what
is wrong, or reccomend an assited
approach. I think we may start with iui
with no drugs....And if that doesn't work,
maybe clomid with iui. I pray that 2007
is better than 2006. I think last year
was the most dissapointing year of my
life. I know I should be thankful for my
health and a loving husband, but I just
can't manage to change my attitude. It's
so frustrating and depressing. Two more
of my friends revealed that they are
pregnant at christmas. That brings the
count now to 20. I know it's unhealthy
for me to keep track of these things...Why
do I do it? I don't know...It's torture.
Anyway, I still had a great christmas with
my inlaws and a mellow ny eve. Thanks for
getting back to me.
I would love to hear how you are doing. I
will keep you posted on my progress.
genetic testing sounds like a good idea, I
really hope they can come up with
something. I read somewhere that they can
also take a sample of the uterine lining
to make sure it has developed properly for
implantation. So strange and so sad. If
focusing on adoption brightens your
spirits, I pray your dreams are
fulfilled.
