Pre and Post Menstrual Brown Spotting
Question
My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over 2 years. I had surgery back in May and had polyps removed and was diagnosed with stage 1-2 endometriosis (which was ablated). Since then, we’ve been unsuccessful. I noticed that I get 2-3days of brown spotting before my period starts and 4 days afterwards. What could that be a symptom of? Is there something I can take for it? and is it affecting my fertility? Thank you so much for any advice you can offer.
Answer
Last Updated: July 24, 2013
Dear Heather:
Thank you for your question. Re the brown bleeding that you are having before and at the end of your menstruation: Yes, this could be affecting your fertility. This can be a symptom of inadequate hormone support of the endometrium. I would recommend you see a Creighton Model Fertility Care Physician or Teacher. Start to keep a detailed record of your cycles to include your mucus cycle. Also to have a complete hormone profile done. Thyroid testing and Beta- endorphins. You may need cooperative hormonal support of Progesterone and Estrogen. This is a stressful situation for you, I would recommend you and your husband have a program to help you, as you get treatment (A prayer group, yoga etc).
I hope this is helpful to you . Please call me or any of the Physicians or Teachers on the list if you have any further questions. Wishing you well and a successful treatment.
Theresa Mitchell
Thank you for your question. Re the brown bleeding that you are having before and at the end of your menstruation: Yes, this could be affecting your fertility. This can be a symptom of inadequate hormone support of the endometrium. I would recommend you see a Creighton Model Fertility Care Physician or Teacher. Start to keep a detailed record of your cycles to include your mucus cycle. Also to have a complete hormone profile done. Thyroid testing and Beta- endorphins. You may need cooperative hormonal support of Progesterone and Estrogen. This is a stressful situation for you, I would recommend you and your husband have a program to help you, as you get treatment (A prayer group, yoga etc).
I hope this is helpful to you . Please call me or any of the Physicians or Teachers on the list if you have any further questions. Wishing you well and a successful treatment.
Theresa Mitchell
Answered By:
Theresa Mitchell, RN
Theresa Mitchell, RN, taught the Creighton Model FertilityCare System in the Oakland region.
