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How do you determine cd1?

jenjeejenjee member
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 Hi everyone! I'm pretty new to the board and was hoping some of you may have some advice on what you count as cd1. Here is a little bit of background info: 

We have been ttc for 18 months, with one m/c at 9 weeks in 3/10 and have done 2 rounds of iui and four months of hcg. I am currently on my 5th cycle of Clomid (not consecutive).

My doctor has told me to count the first day of any spotting as cd1, so I have done that for the last few cycles. I usually spot, then have nothing for 24 hours, then spot again, then nothing again, and actual "flow" doesn't come until about 4-5 days after the first spotting. So, I today would be cd5, according to my doctor's rule, and I took 150mg of clomid today...I am beginning to wonder if I should have counted yesterday or today as cd1, for more accurate charting. Suggestions? Any advice would be appreciated!

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Re: How do you determine cd1?

  • KdgTeacherKdgTeacher member
    CD 1= first day of flow that requires a pad/tampon.  Spotting, IMHO, does not count as CD 1 and it is odd your DR would say that it was...
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  • Mrs.SlickMrs.Slick member
    Since you can spot at anytime during your cycle for various reasons, first day of red flow requiring pad/tampon is considered cd1 as pp said. I would question your dr as to why they think spotting would be cd1, especially if you spot then stop then spot, etc.
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  • SeptemberBride'08SeptemberBride'08 member

    imageKdgTeacher:
    CD 1= first day of flow that requires a pad/tampon.  Spotting, IMHO, does not count as CD 1 and it is odd your DR would say that it was...

    My RE also says this CD1=flow not spotting. But I would consult your Dr and see what his/her rationale for counting this way. There may be a reason due to medical concerns that you have???

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  • jdsprincess116jdsprincess116
    I also spot for about 5 days before AF arrives, I can't imagine counting all those as cd's. I would def. double check with your Dr. but if he/she doesn't have a specific reason for counting that as CD1 and that's their normal rule of thumb, I would get a new Dr. and start counting CD1 as your first day of full, red flow that you need a tampon/pad for.
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