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Sept07b2bSept07b2b member
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I know this may sound like a very strange question, but basically, I took my last provera pill yesterday and started my period.  I have had major cramping and have (TMI warning) used most of two tampons, as well as had red blood on an overnight pad, so it feels like a normal period.  This morning I called the RE to let them know because I'm supposed to start my Femara on CD2, and I wanted to schedule my CD10 ultrasound.  After I called, I went to the bathroom, and now it seems like my period has kind of stopped.  I know I'm not done yet, but now I'm all worried I was really only spotting (never really understood the difference between the two), and my actual period hasn't officially started.  What happens if I take the Femara "too early?"  Does anyone know if this is really bad or likely not a big deal?  I wouldn't be concerned if I were taking them CD 5-9 because I know some people take them CD 2-6 (like me), so timing isn't such a big deal, but since I'm already supposed to take them so early, do you think this is a problem?  It just seems so strange to me that I can't tell when my period starts!  What does it really mean to "start your period"?  TIA!
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  • GregermisGregermis member

    red flow = period

    If you had to use two tampons, that is definitely not spotting. 

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  • genmalonegenmalone member

    My RE says that if you need a tampon its AF.  Mine usually comes and goes.  Is that not normal?  I would just watch it for the rest of the day and see what happens. 

    Sorry I can't be more help!  Good luck!


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  • Sept07b2bSept07b2b member
    These are both very helpful!!  Thank you!
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  • jessican08jessican08 member
    I would definitely still count it as your period...mine is wonky too sometimes...very heavy for a day or so, then nothing...then a day later...HELLO, I'm back! AF likes to keep me on my toes Wink
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  • genmalonegenmalone member

    imagejessicandavies:
    I would definitely still count it as your period...mine is wonky too sometimes...very heavy for a day or so, then nothing...then a day later...HELLO, I'm back! AF likes to keep me on my toes Wink

    Mine does this too!  As soon as I'm comfortable with the fact that she's gone...she's back!  And its always when I'm wearing light colored pants.  Angry


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    imagejessicandavies:
    I would definitely still count it as your period...mine is wonky too sometimes...very heavy for a day or so, then nothing...then a day later...HELLO, I'm back! AF likes to keep me on my toes Wink

    Mine does this too!  As soon as I'm comfortable with the fact that she's gone...she's back!  And its always when I'm wearing light colored pants.  Angry

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  • limpetfanlimpetfan member
    imageGregermis:

    red flow = period

    Yes I've always been told if it's red and needs a tampon, it's your period.

    Also, anything that needs 2 tampons sounds like more than spotting to me!

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