Questions re: bleeding/spotting on CD21/22 (some TMI)

RosiePosie84

Hi Ladies,

 My DH and I are on a break right now, as I have not been on any meds/triggers, etc since September. Last month I decided to lose weight and have lost about 21-22 lbs since January. I also started exercising too. My periods are irregular, one starting Nov. 1st and not starting again until January 10th. Once I started exercising, I got my period 28 days later on Feb. 7th. It amazed me, and thought that it could be an effect of my getting healthy attempts.

Well today is CD 22 and on CD21 (last night) I got a few little cramps. I didn't think it was anything, since it IS only CD21 and I KNOW my cycles are longer than that.(this is where it gets TMI) Well when I wiped there was red blood, a few small clots and some EWCM. Hardly anything on a pantyliner overnight, but brown spotting today, but only when I wipe.

I'm just confused as to what this could be?? I know theres tons of possiblities, but maybe just the beginning of AF, or actual midcycle bleeding. Just confused, and looking for a little insight.

I took one Vitex pill last night minutes before the bleeding happened, since I had a bottle from when about 2 years ago that were still good, just to see what could happen. I know it probably has nothing to do with it, but thought I'd put as much info as I could.

 Thanks ladies!

LCB34

There are so many things it could be.  Implantation bleeding, early AF spotting, mid cycle random for no reason bleeding, etc.

I hope it is a good sign!

And way to go on your weight loss - that is awesome!

cocojack10

I had never heard of Vitex, so looked it up, and just saw this:

"Side Effects and Safety Concerns

More common side effects include mild digestive upset or skin rash. Other side effects may include rapid heartbeat, hair loss, headache, dry mouth, nausea, rash, itching and bleeding between periods."

https://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/Vitex.htm

 

RosiePosie84

Interesting! Thanks for that info!! I had researched it about a year and a half ago when I first tried it, I don't remember seeing that, but now after a google search, see more about it. I wonder if it really is the Vitex, since I had taken it literally 5-10 minutes before the bleeding. Thanks!