early period and bbt questions

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Registered: 04-05-2003
early period and bbt questions
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Sat, 01-10-2004 - 9:29am
Hi. Can stress cause you to get your period early? I am usually very regular (28-29 days) and I was 4 days early this month. I am under a lot of stress.

Also how do you check your bbt? thanks.
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Registered: 10-15-2003
Sat, 01-10-2004 - 1:16pm
Stress can do all sorts of things to your period, including bring it early, bring it late, skip it all together, change the flow. Its all hormonal, and when you're under stress, you release different hormones, like cortisol, which can change your period. But a visit to your dr wouldn't hurt, especially if you're TTC.

I'm not experienced with using BBT while TTC, but I believe you check your BBT first thing in the morning before you get out of bed. That's the most accurate method before you get up and get moving. However, as far as charting it, I'm clueless.

I hope whatever your stressor is goes away soon! Turn on some relaxing music, light some candles, take a warm bubble bath and relax...that always helps me when I'm stressed! Best of luck!

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 11:03am

Yes, stress can do funny thing to our bodies!

 


 


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Registered: 01-12-2004
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 3:33pm
I don't have an answer for you, but I am desperately seeking information about a similar problem I began experiencing last year. Of course as with many GYNs across the country it will be a month before I can see my gynecologist and this is driving me crazy because I am so accustomed to being able to pinpoint within a day or two my next period. For the last two months as well as earlier last year I began having a light pink to dark red discharge 3-5 days before the day my regular period was scheduled to begin. Unlike your case though I will start heavier bleeding on the day my regular period is to begin and that flow lasts the usual 5-6 days. Have you had any success in finding some answers to your problem? If you have please share. Thanks.