Hi everyone!

I'm new to post but I have been lurking at the IVF board for a while. Unfortunately I'm not new to infertility, I have been ttc # 2 for 2 1/2 years with no luck.

I just turned 36 and had my first in 2001. In a nutshell, I conceived my dd after surgery for endometriosis. (I had tried for over a year with no luck and finally someone found that I had a ton of endo). Once that stuff was out of my body I got preggo 6 weeks later. Once I decided to ttc #2 I basically waisted the first year with my regular gyno. Since I had no real problems in the past (the pill keeps the endo from coming back) and I ovulated like clock work I never thought I would have trouble. Well, after months of Clomid and 4IUI's I was at a loss. I finally decided to go to an RE, the first was a complete disaster (the one on my insurance plan), the second is the one I stuck with and is extremely successful in her field (the one NOT on my insurance plan). Only 4 days after I met her I was in for my 2nd surgery for endometriosis. That horrid stuff came back and I figured that must be the reason for all of my problems! No such luck. She got it all and after a few months of ttc on my own, no dice. So, I bit the bullet and in November I did my first IVF..which failed...and my second IVF attempt turned into an IUI since my eggs did not look promising. I abandoned the IVF not wanting to shell out $10,000+ for eggs that looked "iffy"!

Anyway, I have been told I have "unexplained secondary infertility". I ovulate like clockwork and although I have been through every test on the face of this earth, there is no explaination. In all fairness I should mention that I am overweight. There are some who believe it's the cause, others don't. In any case, I can't completely rule it out but of course I know many overweight women who haven't had these problems. I do try my best and there is something inside me, and it's not denyal, that thinks it's something other than the weight. What that something is, I don't know!

So, here is my question (if you are all still awake-LOL). I am currently taking a break from the maddness of IVF and being hopped up on all of those drugs (I had horrible reactions to everything like many of us do). It's been a few months and my periods are back to normal. Now I'm finding that I bleed when I ovulate. I think this has happened to me before but I have been on and off meds for so long, it's hard to remember. When I say bleeding I don't mean spotting. It's more than that but less than a period and lasts 3-4 days. I can't help but think that maybe this has something to do with the reason I can't conceive. Sounds strange I know. Normally I would panic thinking there was something horrible inside of me but this ONLY happens during ovulation. If it was something worse I suspect it would happen all of the time (I hope).

Thanks for sticking with me here. I am hoping someone out there has had this happen or read about it somewhere. I have asked my Dr.s by the way and they never seem to have an answer. I sort of get this "eh, whatever" sort of response. Maybe it's more common than I know.

Thanks again and best of luck to everyone. There are days when I want to give up but I just can't quite throw in the towel just yet. I also want to mention how grateful I am for having a child at all and I don't want to sound selfish for wanting another. I feel for everyone going through this, especially when it's your first.

Thank you again,
Jodi

I googled and found this...

Ovulation Bleeding is different from menstrual flow. The color of Ovulation Bleeding varies from pink to red, is light and for 1 or 2 days duration. If bleeding occurs at 2 weeks interval then it is due to lack of ovulation and can be due to irritation to cervix or polyps in cervix or uterus. A clinical examination with an ultrasound image of pelvic organs can confirm the cause of Ovulation Bleeding.

The exact cause of bleeding during ovulation is not clear and could be due to emerging follicles. Hormones prompt ovaries to produce around 20 follicles that contain an immature egg, and out of this only one follicle matures. It is during this process of maturing and bursting out from the follicle that pain or bleeding occurs. Few women are discomfited by bleeding, as it is a signal of ovulation, or they bleed slightly in middle of their cycle. Severe or long-lasting bleeding during ovulation is sometimes symptomatic of certain gynecological conditions, including endometriosis. It is prudent to consult a doctor because if left untreated can affect health. Also if bleeding is heavy during ovulation or lasts longer than 3 days then take medical advice.

Women with regular menstrual bleeding can differentiate between Ovulation Bleeding and the menstrual period. If periods are irregular, or it is uterine bleeding, then she is not ovulating regularly. A physical examination of the uterus helps detect causes of abnormal bleeding. An ultrasound examination or a diagnostic hysteroscopy helps detect sub-mucous fibroids, polyps and other problems. During a diagnostic hysteroscopy, it is possible to remove polyps for examination and take a sample of the uterus lining.

One needs to remember that bleeding during mid-cycle does not indicate menses. If Ovulation Bleeding is accompanied by pain or acute discomfiture, then start worrying. Take precautions and get medical help before the condition is further aggravated.

Ovulation provides detailed information about ovulation, ovulation after miscarriage, ovulation and conception, ovulation bleeding and more. Ovulation is the sister site of PMS Symptoms.

HTH, either way, I'd see your doctor.

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Sue
DSS Marcus July 95
TTC 31 months, several months on clomid,
5 IUIs,
2 IVFs,
IVF # 2 successful in June 02,
Keegan born March 03.
Drake born December 04 conceived naturally (IMAGINE THAT!?!?)
Newbie: TTC 13 months
2 FETs (BFN), IVF #1 (BFN), IVF #2 BFP Nov 07, miscarried Dec 07, 3rd FET +++ all is going well!