Spotting 2-3 days before period...

in my life · August 2011

I've been reading some posts that have me wondering about this. Ever since I got AF back after having my daughter, I spot for 2-3 days before actually starting my period (usually around 9 or 10 dpo). Is this an issue or something I should look into more? What is this generally related to (in your opinion/experience)?

mrsz2008 · August 2011

I don't have experience with spotting really, but I thought that lots of women spot a few days before AF, I believe my BFPB did almost every cycle. But like I said, I'm not 100% sure about that.

MrsCrowley07 · August 2011

Ask your doctor and have it checked out. In some cases it may be absolutely nothing and normal for you, but in other cases it can be an issue like a cyst or some other problem down there. I don't think the board will be able give you a definite answer.

megoguen · August 2011

I spot a few days leading up to AF. I did on the pill and off, and I've been off since March. No biggie, but I think I did read it could be from a short Luteal phase, which I don't have. Everyone's different.

earthboundmisfit · August 2011

I have it every month, regardless of what birth control I am [or are not] on. I had it all 3 months I got BFPS. Some people are just spotters! It's annoying that's for sure.

mcromer · August 2011

I usually spot 1-2 days before AF. Many women do so I'd say no big deal.

versed · August 2011

As others have said, it could be nothing. And it most likely is nothing.

However, it's also a symptom of low progesterone levels when the body isn't producing enough to sustain the thickened uterine lining.

Couldn't hurt to call the dr. All she'll do is a progesterone test about 7DPO.

megemoney · August 2011

I get brown creamy CM for a few days before my period. It starts to get darker and more red as I approach my period. I mark it as spotting since there is blood color to it. I will mention it at my annual next month to see if my doctor is concerned. Mine usually starts anywhere from 7-10 DPO.

megs2011 · August 2011

I sometimes spot the day before my period comes, and sometimes I don't... it depends on the cycle for me. This was on while still on BC. This is my first month off, so I don't know yet as I am only CD21.

SParkman80 · August 2011

I spot for a day or two before and after my period. I mentioned this to my doctor at my last exam and he said it's not a big deal.

johnson617 · August 2011

I've started spotting anywhere from 1-3 days prior to my period since coming off BC in January. I'm sure it's nothing, but will be mentioning next month at my annual. Like PPs, it's probably nothing.

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