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Spotting during IVF stims

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:28 pm
by mcpb
I started taking follistim and menopur on day 5 of my cycle for IVF. I have been on stimulation meds for 4 days and am still experiencing some light brown discharge like I usually get at the end of my period as well as some minor cramping. I will go in for my first e2 and ultrasound on day 6 of stims. I'm just curious if this spotting/brown discharge is normal? I was under the impression estrogen levels should stop my from shedding any lining? Any insight is much appreciated.

Re: Spotting during IVF stims

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:10 pm
by Dr. Wisot
The ultrasound and estrogen levels will shed some light on why this is happening.

It should not affect your response but if it persists it could affect the uterine lining development.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Redondo Beach, California