[Kirichan]

Recently my girlfriend told me that her midwife had recommended some gentle over the counter progesterone cream with wild yam to help her with low levels of prog. I knew that I too had low levels of Prog. Due to my short Luteal Phase. So I bought some and thought Id give it a try.

The first month I started using the cream after my BBT rose and I felt myself ovulate. I didn't notice much a change, and I stopped the cream when I got my period. The second month I noticed that my nipples were really sore and I was acting kind of crazy and thought I might be pregnant, but I got my period (two days late) and so I stopped the cream... but my period was really light, lasted for only two days and I had minimal cramps and no breast soreness or nothing (I am used to having horrible cramps with lots of PMS and long heavy 5-7 day periods.. since I was twelve) I was still feeling odd so I went to the doctor and they did a blood pregnancy test, which was negative. I also had them do a pap smear and pelvic exam both of which were totally normal. I figured it was just strange effects from the cream.

This past month I ovulated on Oct. 16th and had lots of sex on the 13th, 14th and 15th. I started using the cream right away, but at half the dosage they suggest because it made me feel so crazy with really sore nipples the month before (so I was applying about 1/4 teaspoon at night to my inner arms and inner thighs). On the 22nd of Oct. we left for a short trip to India (both me and my partner). On the 23rd I had a small amount of pink blood on my underwear... but I could have just as easily not noticed it.

I was expecting to get my period on the 29th or 30th of Oct. but nothing happened. I had read that you should keep using the cream until you get your period and not stop because if you are pregnant. It can cause you to miscarry, so I kept using it. I forgot my thermometer on the trip so no idea if my BBT dropped. We returned home on the 4th of Nov. although we reached our house on the 5th and during the travel time (24 hours) I did not apply the cream, because I didn't bring it on the plane with me, as it is considered a liquid and I didn't want them to confiscate it. I took a generic HPT on the 5th and was convinced it was going to be positive... at this point my period was a week late, my breast hurt and I was dizzy and headachy... but no! (-). Then on the morning of the 6th I had some brown discharge with a small clot and thought I must be starting my period. So I stopped the cream. No period later the day of the 6th or 7th... the night of the 7th I had cold sweats and cramps like there was a fire inside my uterus. Took another HPT at 4am, couldn't sleep, and it was also negative. The morning of the 8th I was stretching to get out of bed and I felt wet... ran to the bathroom and there was red blood on my underwear with a long thick clot... I thought 'oh god, I must be having a miscarriage!. I put myself to bed (with some tears) and slept most of the day. But again nothing more came out. I Wore a pad all that day and the next and nothing more...

Took a new First Response HPT on the afternoon of the 9th and it was negative. Now it is the night of the 10th and I still nothing has happened... I certainly haven't gotten my period the way I normally do, but the tests are all negative. If I count from the first day of my last period (oct. 2nd), I am on day 40 right now and my period is 12 days late. Not sure what to do, I feel awful with a splitting headache and slight cramping in the uterus and legs and diarrhea started today and my breasts are sore (not so much the nipples but the breasts) and Im nauseous.

Long story, but I've been searching the web for answers and it seems like it is so different for every woman. Some say they were 8 weeks pregnant when they finally got a positive home test, some sites say it is impossible for an HPT to be wrong this far along. Some say spotting in early pregnancy is normal, some say clots indicate a miscarriage. Should I see a doctor? Continue with the cream in case I am pregnant and I only spotted because I had stopped it? If I had a miscarriage, wouldn't there have been more blood?

Any answers would be helpful, pregnant or not, just want to know what's going on with me... can that little amount of natural over-the-counter cream upset my cycle so much?

Thanks for your help!:confused:

[babieface85]

Herbs are powerful. I don't know much about them, but I do know they are said to have a powerful impact on the body. Women are even discouraged from using them in pregnancy without the consent of a doctor. So I think it is possible for the herb to have upset your cycle. However, you should still see your doctor for a blood pregnancy test. Remember just because the herb was recommended to a friend that does not mean that it is right for you. If you have been trying to conceive for a year or more, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

[macksmom]

Any new introduction of treatment to your body can throw your cycle off track.

You are late on your period and HPT's are negative. I would definitely call your doctor and set upt to get a blood pregnancy test. Bring this cream with you, and get your doctors advice on using it.