Advice for a log lost friend

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Hi. I’m not too sure where is most appropriate to post this do I thought I’d opt for here! I had an EP in feb 07 and was a frequent member of these boards.

I’m so lucky and thankful to have gone on to have two beautiful boys since. We are now thinking of trying again. Hopefully without so much anxiety and worry this time. I’m now 36 and my AF is a bit crazy.

Now roughly a 29 day cycle but some months can be 32 - the past three months however I’ve been getting all the usual twinges and sensations of a AF on about day 24 … I have a very light bleed for almost a week and then AF ‘properly’ and frequently more heavy. Does anybody know if I should chart ovulation from the first day of any sign of blood or should it only be from when heavy AF starts? … I’m confused! Thank you x

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Hi JRD,

Lovely that you have such good news after a sad loss.

I don’t want to unnecessarily alarm you, especially if I am misinterpreting your AF when I read your message, but I think it would be worth visiting your GP and saying you have started to get up to a week’s spot bleed before your full period. Spotting before and in the middle of your cycle is common and chances are there is nothing to worry about but it can sometimes signify an underlying issue that would need to be resolved so it is best to be vigilant and just double check things.

Best wishes,

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