Spotting and Cramping?

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Registered: 04-21-2006
Spotting and Cramping?
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Wed, 06-14-2006 - 11:35pm
Hi everyone
I have had very dark colored spotting (amount about the size of a nickel) for the past 2 days. I have also felt VERY bloated, the past 2 days- and I felt sharp pains similar to cramping, in my lower left side of my abdomen today. Does anyone know what may be causing this? My period isn't due until June 20th, and I have a very regular 28 day cycle.
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Registered: 06-10-2006
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 5:20pm

A lot would depend on when you last had unprotected intercourse. If it was last week, and your period is due on or around the 20th, it is possible you may be looking at early pregnancy here. I've read that most women with regular cycles ovulate 14 days (give or take a few) before their period is scheduled to start, so this would have made your fertility window sometime last week. I don't want to scare you, but given what I know, that sounds like one possibility.

Of course, if you are using birth control methods correctly or did not have sex at all last week, then disregard the whole message.

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 7:26pm

Hi Mitbee, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-21-2006
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 12:34am
I had unprotected sex on June 5th, as well as some other days throughout the month. I don't take any birth control.


Edited 6/16/2006 12:51 am ET by mitbee
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 8:52am

Hi again

      Jill

    

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Sat, 06-17-2006 - 12:40am
Yes, I am new to TTC. I've wanted to learn more about the basal body temperature- thanks for the book suggestion! I'll keep you posted :)
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