Two AFs in two weeks??

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Registered: 09-20-2008
Two AFs in two weeks??
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Tue, 10-07-2008 - 9:20pm

Has anyone else had AF make a quick return visit? I've been off BC since mid-August. Had a 32 day cycle and my usual light AF. Then yesterday and part of today had light spotting.
I'm assuming it's my body figuring out its natural cycle??
Should I start a new chart with today being CD1 or since it wasn't my normal AF continue on with my current chart? Any suggestions on how to quickly regulate my cycle so I can better predict O time?

Any input is much appreciated!

Thanks,
Erica

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-07-2008 - 9:27pm

Yes, your body is trying to work out its natural cycle. It supposedly takes an average of 3 months for hormones to straighten out after coming off the pill. I don't think there is anything you can do to speed this process up.

I wouldn't start a new chart for spotting. I take it you had no temperature rise this cycle, but it sounds like it is not over yet. To predict ovulation, the only thing you can do is look at your previous cycle for patterns and pay attention to cervical fluid. Good luck!



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Registered: 10-07-2008
Tue, 10-07-2008 - 11:08pm

hi im emily


im a newbie to this ivillage thing so im learning as i go... but this is something my doc told me and i have read 3 books inc...(how to get pregnant. firtility signs. and what to expect when your expecting..)...

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Registered: 10-15-2005
Wed, 10-08-2008 - 5:59am
I'd talk to your doc about it if you are concerned. They may have some insight by looking into your history. I haven't really read up on the subject, and I didn't think that getting PG right after BC was a problem... my doc actually told me to go ahead right after coming off BC. Maybe it's different for everyone (that's usually the case when it comes to physiology). Either way, like the PP said, I wouldn't start a new chart for spotting unless it turns into a real flow. Good luck!


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Registered: 07-08-2004
Wed, 10-08-2008 - 6:12am

the same thing has happened to me when I went off BC in July...I still have some spotting 3-4 days after AF is gone...this cycle I had spotting on CD 18 as well...weird.