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Question: Mid-Cycle Spotting

KH826KH826 member
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I need to ask a question, that might be TMI for some...

Today is CD15 for me, and I have been on BCP since CD3 in prep for my 1st IVF cycle. I have never been on BCPs before on my life. I had a little bit of dark brown gooey discharge last night, and when I just went to the bathroom today I was bleeding. Not like a flow, but the toilet paper was red. It was a fairly significant amount of blood -- not just light spotting.

I have never experienced this before ever, and I am wondering if this could be from the BCP?

I think I need to call my DR, but I am kind of scared... hoping one of you super well-informed IVF pros will have experience with this and know what to say to make me feel better...

Thanks!

Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
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Re: Question: Mid-Cycle Spotting

  • ball.and.chainball.and.chain member
    I had spotting literally every day on BCPs. It was lighter than what you described, but it was constant. I've also asked my RE several times about non-BCP-related mid-cycle spotting and she's always kind of just said, "It happens." Call your clinic because it will give you peace of mind, but I doubt it is a big deal.
    Married my wife 8/2007 ~ TTC #1 since 7/2011
    9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
    IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
    ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
    FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
    Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
    FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
    EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
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  • KH826KH826 member

    Thank you guys so much!

    I did call my RE and I left a message for a call back from a Dr or nurse. Haven't hear back yet though. I don't have a flow, it is just spotting when I wipe. The first time this AM is was alarming to me and seemed like "a lot of red" but the last 2 times I have been to the bathroom it have been much lighter, so I feel better about that.

    I sort of panicked at first, but lots of people (including the almighty google) have reassured me that this is somewhat common.

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
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  • ball.and.chainball.and.chain member
    I think it is totally normal to panic when you are starting such an intense process. Hope you get a call back soon!
    Married my wife 8/2007 ~ TTC #1 since 7/2011
    9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
    IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
    ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
    FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
    Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
    FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
    EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
    *Everyone welcome*

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • KH826KH826 member

    A nurse from my RE's office just called back. Not the nurse I usually talk to -- she was off today. This nurse seemed shocked that I had never been on BCPs before in my life. But she reassured me that spotting on BCPs is totally normal and happens to about 50% of women. She said no one told me to expect this b/c they assumed that most adult women are familiar with BCPs. Ummm.... no. Well, whatever, apparently I am fine and this won't impact anything for this cycle.

    I start my Lupron injections on Sunday. I just got the notification that the Lupron arrived at the Fed Ex location down the street from my office - so I am going to go pick it up later this afternoon.

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
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