When to worry about LP

[jennytwoshoes]

I'm 8 dpo and on my second day of light spotting. This is the second cycle to have this pattern. Last cycle my period started much heavier on 11 dpo. Does the early spotting seem concerning, like I should be trying to lengthen my LP? Or do you think I still consider the LP around 11 days? 

I'm four months out from having the Mirena removed (which I had in for 3.5 years) and I do think things are still working themselves back to normal. But I'm just starting to wonder if the early spotting is concerning or if I should just wait and see if things improve on their own. Or maybe this is relatively normal for most women? Thanks in advance for your input! 

[adorebel]

I'm not an expert on this, but I usually O on CD 21 and my cycle is 30 days long. That makes my LP 9 days. I was worried that it was short, but I did get pregnant our first cycle TTC last fall (though we lost the baby). All that's to say that even a very short LP does not necessarily mean anything bad for your fertility. Obviously, you should speak to your doctor, especially since I wouldn't be surprised if the removal of the Mirena could cause extra and earlier spotting, etc.

[superchargedmama]

I had Mirena out in October. My LP was 6 days the first month but has been getting longer each month. I'm by no means an excerpt but it seems like my body is just adjusting. Hope this helps.

[heatherj9603]

Spotting isn't considered the start of your period. It's normal to spot even a few days before officially starting. However, since you had the iud for a decent amount of time, your body is still adjusting. So a few months from now, your periods may be different.

[joy]

I think generally I'd worry about three cycles in a row of luteal phases less than 10 days.

Spotting doesn't count as the start of your period and can be normal.

I'd give it another cycle before asking a doctor.

[jennytwoshoes]

Thanks all!

[junebug627]

I'm heading in to my 4th cycle after Mirena and since removal I have always had some spotting before my period starts. Sometimes as early as 8dpo....at first I was worried because I thought I was going to have a really short LP but I just spotting on and off for multiple days.

[expatmama11]

I usually start spotting at 8dpo but my LP ends up being 14 days every month. I asked my dr about early spotting and she wasn't too concerned because everything else seemed to be "normal". I think you will find a lot of women on this site have spotting at some points in their cycles.

[LadyNymeria]

Feb 5, 2015 12:21:44 GMT -5 expatmama11 said:

I usually start spotting at 8dpo but my LP ends up being 14 days every month. I asked my dr about early spotting and she wasn't too concerned because everything else seemed to be "normal". I think you will find a lot of women on this site have spotting at some points in their cycles.

I'm the same. I spot every month before my period, but my LP always ends up being 15 days (+/- 1 day). My dr isn't concerned about it either.

[bunnyfungo]

Feb 5, 2015 9:47:27 GMT -5 jennytwoshoes said:

I'm 8 dpo and on my second day of light spotting. This is the second cycle to have this pattern. Last cycle my period started much heavier on 11 dpo. Does the early spotting seem concerning, like I should be trying to lengthen my LP? Or do you think I still consider the LP around 11 days? 

I'm four months out from having the Mirena removed (which I had in for 3.5 years) and I do think things are still working themselves back to normal. But I'm just starting to wonder if the early spotting is concerning or if I should just wait and see if things improve on their own. Or maybe this is relatively normal for most women? Thanks in advance for your input! 

Spotting is normal during any point in your cycle. You shouldn't consider it CD1 until flow is heavy enough to require a pad or tampon. Per your OP that would have been at 11 DPO. I wouldn't be concerned about that as it falls within the normal range of LPs. If you notice that you are getting you're period regularly before 10 DPO, then I would think about going to a doctor.

[ghostmonkey]

Less than 10 days for more that 2 consecutive cycles warrants concern. Spotting before your period is normal.

[Loki]

Feb 5, 2015 15:17:48 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Less than 10 days for more that 2 consecutive cycles warrants concern. Spotting before your period is normal.

So when I read this question, my first thought was that Teh Ghost of Monkeys is the best person to answer this.

I smiled and did a little dance when I saw your reply.  I'm so happy you're here.  That we have this board. You can be you. No more 'tip-toeing' around the 'gods'.

[bunnyfungo]

Feb 5, 2015 16:05:46 GMT -5 Loki said:

Feb 5, 2015 15:17:48 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Less than 10 days for more that 2 consecutive cycles warrants concern. Spotting before your period is normal.

So when I read this question, my first thought was that Teh Ghost of Monkeys is the best person to answer this.

I smiled and did a little dance when I saw your reply.  I'm so happy you're here.  That we have this board. You can be you. No more 'tip-toeing' around the 'gods'.

So my first order of business as GKU mod shouldn't be to ban hammer ghostmonkey? Huh.

[ubergrun]

What everyone said, especially about pre-period spotting being pretty common. And as I understand it, there can be a few wonky cycles post-Mirena while the body tries to figure out its new "normal." Keep on keepin' on with the charting.

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 5, 2015 16:38:13 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Feb 5, 2015 16:05:46 GMT -5 Loki said:

So when I read this question, my first thought was that Teh Ghost of Monkeys is the best person to answer this.

I smiled and did a little dance when I saw your reply.  I'm so happy you're here.  That we have this board. You can be you. No more 'tip-toeing' around the 'gods'.

So my first order of business as GKU mod shouldn't be to ban hammer ghostmonkey? Huh.

Don't make me find you. 

[LadyNymeria]

Feb 5, 2015 18:24:05 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Feb 5, 2015 16:38:13 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

So my first order of business as GKU mod shouldn't be to ban hammer ghostmonkey? Huh.

Don't make me find you. 

I read that ^^ in this voice:

[teenybenoit]

I spot every month for a day or two before my period actually comes.