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The low progesterone would be my guess also. I have that spotting too and a history with low prog. The spotting may indicate a short luteal phase. I would have a prog test done asap. For all you know you could be fertilizing an egg everytime but not able to sustain it. I am on vaginal supps and prometrium. Definitely check it out and good luck!!

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Thansk Toni. That is exactly what ticks me off about the whole thing...my GP won't send me to an ob/gyn or test me for progesterone levels. She feels that is it post-BCP syndrome and that my body will regulate itself in time, I have been off BCP since March...so not like it was last month. I've had the spotting for 3 months now and based on OPK's and CM I do ovulate on CD15 so the luteal phase is still 14 days long...
So in essence I feel like I'm losing a baby month after month. I'll go bacl to see her in 3 months if the potting continues and then I will pressure for her to get my progesterone levels tested. Also, my BBT temps are relatively low (just above coverline) which to me can indicate low progesterone levels. Does the natural cream work? Are you ttc with first baby? When did they finally check your prog levels? In canada, you must be referred to an ob/gyn so that extra step getting past the GP makes it all that more annoying and a longer wait...

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Hi Rachel. I have spotting every cycle before af. I usually have about a 35 day cycle with a 12 day luteal phase. Around 9 or 10 dpo I start spotting. Very light at first and then it gets heavier until af comes. I haven't gone to the dr. yet, but if I am not pregnant this month I plan to go next month.

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Rachel, your luteal phase may be fine. I found out that my prog. level was low after I found out I was pregnant with my first child (I have two now). That is terrible that you just can't go to a gyn/ob! I would def. pressure the other dr or find another one who will refer you. You need all the facts. I have never tried the creams, but it couldn't hurt while you are waiting to get your test. Even if it's not a short luteal phase, the prog. helps you maintain a pregnancy esp during the first 3 months. Good luck and keep us posted!

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Rachel, I am not exactly sure of the days, because of the spotting I never knew when to start CD1. I also spot before I get a/f. I didn't find out I had low progesterone until I found out I was pregnant and I spotted for 4 weeks straight. I was put on progesterone suppositories but at 6 weeks I m/c. I'm telling you this so that you can do something before its too late. I wonder now if I was just delaying a m/c. I have heard that if you take prog. after ovulation then it can be of some help. Good luck. I now have to wait 3 months to try again. I plan on having my prog checked on CD23 after a normal cycle.

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Hi ladies,

I was googling luteal phases and this came up. I belong to a chat at babycenter.com and was sharing how I had spotted the week before AF. I feel like this is normal...it happens almost every month and did when I was on BCP. My doctor knew of this but never mentioned anything to me about it. I'm upset b/c one of the women on the site told me that my spotting could be low prog and now I'm freaking out. How long does it take to test? Would this come out in a regular blood test or is it something that has to be looked for?

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Hi ladies...I also spot for a few days before AF comes. Most of the time it is about 3 days of spotting - usually just went I wipe - then I finally start AF....hopefully not TMI, but do any of you actually have like pieces of lining or something come out during your spotting phases?? sorry ;-)

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Hello. I've been spotting brown for 4/5 days before my period for over a year. Following the spotting, I have a normal period for about 3/4 days. I do have clots with the spotting. gross :>( This is my first month on clomid and progesterone suppositories. I'll let you know how it goes.

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This is a response to KG, I have the same issues every month with my cycle. Had a m/c last year and every since that I have spotting issues. I have had every test done to mankind and thankfully nothing is wrong with me so they say, It is unexpained, my levels are above normal, but haven't been able to concieve again since last year. So I felt it was a short Luteal Phase, talked to my doc, he put me on natural progestrone even thought my levels are above what they should be to see if that would help, it did help with the spotting, but no luck with preg. I also take 300mlg of B-6 daily which is suppose to help in the LP definceny. I have one child now and feel maybe that is what I am suppose to have kind of Gods Way. Anyway Good Luck

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