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If AF packs light, is this a potential problem?

katiesue55419katiesue55419
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Hey Ladies!

I looked around on the web for an answer to this question, but can't seem to find it so I'm asking y'all...

I'm on CD3 of my 3rd cycle off of BCP and AF has been getting shorter and lighter with each cycle.  My first cycle was 5 days, started out med flow and quickly went to light flow/spotting.  My 2nd was 3 days and mainly med/light flow.  This last one was pretty much over yesterday afternoon! All 3 cycles have been about 34 days, and between temps, OPKs and CM, I know I O'd last cycle. I'm not over or under weight (well, I mean I'd love to lose the jiggle in my a$$, but its not a big deal Smile) I can't think of any other info that would be relavant to the situation...

I know that BCP's jack your hormones up and things take a while to even out after coming off them, but this has me a little concerned. Don't get me wrong, short visits are nice, but I'm worried that my endometrial lining may not be up to snuff.  So here's my question:

Does the length and quantity of a woman's menstrual flow have anything to do with the thickness or quality of her lining? 

I'm using Pom this time around and am looking for a good supplement since the juice is so expensive- if anyone has a good source and brand for Pom extract, the info would be much appreciated as well! Sorry this got a little long! Thanks for any info and I hope everyone's having a good day!

-Katie

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Re: If AF packs light, is this a potential problem?

  • gymnst1013gymnst1013 member
    No, light AF is not bad.  Mine is super light - max 2 days with light to medium flow - and my lining is always fine at u/s.  My RE said it is not a problem
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  • Birdies08Birdies08 member

    I don't normally like the AF expression, but you had be laughing at "packs light".

    I've heard other ladies on this board say there's no connection, but I don't have any experience- just wanted to tell you you made me laugh :)

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  • SeptemberBride'08SeptemberBride'08 member
    I've been off BCP for two years and have one day of heavy flow and then jumps right into the dark brown spotting.
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  • MillerTime13MillerTime13 member
    I don't know how to answer your question, but I had pretty heavy, long-ish periods with lots of spotting for many months coming off birth control. They have since gotten significantly shorter and lighter (I've been off BCP for about a year now). So... no answer to your question, but you're not alone!
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  • loblob
    I found a variety of pomegranate juice in the regular juice isle that had 100% pomegranate juice from concentrate (which is the same as the Pom Brand). I can't remember the name...but I'd search your grocery isle.  
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  • pinkangelmoonpinkangelmoon member
    I don't have an answer for you either, but I noticed AF has been much lighter after BCP than before I went on it, and I was only on BCP for 2 years. I was actually dreading going off the pill because I used to have pretty heavy periods.
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  • marchbride32407marchbride32407 member

    imagepinkangelmoon:
    I don't have an answer for you either, but I noticed AF has been much lighter after BCP than before I went on it, and I was only on BCP for 2 years. I was actually dreading going off the pill because I used to have pretty heavy periods.

     

    This (except I was on BCP about 4 years). AF is much lighter now and used to be terrible before BCP

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  • lovejoyinmelovejoyinme member

    imagegymnst1013:
    No, light AF is not bad.  Mine is super light - max 2 days with light to medium flow - and my lining is always fine at u/s.  My RE said it is not a problem

    this is comforting to hear, since my AF is like yours too. thanks!

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  • TheMrsRNTheMrsRN member
    PP say no, but it depends. For me, my periods have gotten lighter each cycle AND my lining is thinning. Are they related? Who knows? Just wanted to let you know that you can't know how thick or thin your lining is without an U/S.
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  • macdidlyiciousmacdidlyicious member
    I cant answer your lining question but I do know that Minute Maid makes an awesome Pomegrante Blueberry juice that is cheap and tastes fantastic. Its in the refridgerated juice section.
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