I'm 7dpiui and still having a lot of cramping. This was my 4th IUI and my RE said I had 5-6 mature follies at trigger. On my previous 3 IUI's it never lasted longer than a day or two so I'm a little concerned. It's bad enough that I have severe cramping when I have to pee. Of course my mind immediately goes to "they probably all turned into cysts". This was the most follies I've ever had so maybe that's the cause? Any advice?
I cramped my whole IUI 2WW, like insane cramping, even before it was possible to be pregnancy related. I would say that the amount of follies is what is contributing, and of course bodies are weird. Did you have a trigger? For some reason the trigger made me cramp like a mofo.
I did have a trigger. But I had one with the past three and didn't cramp this bad and for this long. Glad to know someone else had the same experience. Hopefully all this cramping and discomfort is worth it.
Post by shopgirl24 on Feb 23, 2016 21:31:51 GMT -5
Alright, I've got a question. I definitely intend to bring it up when I see my OB next but that's another few months off still. How much spotting pre AF is normal? I typically spot anywhere from 2-8 days before AF starts. While this has become the norm for me, it still seems like a long time. Not to mention it's also extremely annoying.
Alright, I've got a question. I definitely intend to bring it up when I see my OB next but that's another few months off still. How much spotting pre AF is normal? I typically spot anywhere from 2-8 days before AF starts. While this has become the norm for me, it still seems like a long time. Not to mention it's also extremely annoying.
Alright, I've got a question. I definitely intend to bring it up when I see my OB next but that's another few months off still. How much spotting pre AF is normal? I typically spot anywhere from 2-8 days before AF starts. While this has become the norm for me, it still seems like a long time. Not to mention it's also extremely annoying.
I don't know what is normal, but spotting *can* mean low progesterone levels after ovulation. It is most likely nothing so don't borrow trouble. As long as your luteal phase is at least 10 days you are fine and spotting may just be your normal. I would track it so you have a record in case you do want/need to bring it up to your doctor eventually.
**loss mentioned** My first Clomid cycle I had a CP. They tested my progesterone along with the betas and my level was only a 5 (and they want it above 10 on a "normal" cycle and above 15-20 for a medicated cycle). They told me that the low progesterone level put me at an increased risk for miscarriage.
According to FF my average is 14 days. I've started spotting as early as 8DPO, though it's usually 10/11DPO.
I wouldn't worry until you starting having consistently short LP (less than 10). If your average LP is 14 days it is highly unlikely there is a progesterone issue or any other.
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