[tinydear]

Hey all.

This is suuuuper frustrating! My period is about 10 days late. I'm half wondering if that spotting I got during my luteal phase was actually a second period and maybe I shouldn't be expecting it until later this month. I just want to start my Siriporn PM, dangit!

I also read that if you're on birth control, the bleeding you experience isn't even menstruation, it's "withdrawal bleeding." So is there even a point to cycling things while on contraceptives if your body is doing things differently anyway? Am I still having follicular and luteal phases...? So confusing.

And another thing is that once I started pumping, I reeeally began slacking on my workouts which I was super devoted to before. There's just not enough time in a day.

Hey Tiny! 

Aww my dear, I'm sorry your period is late and it's causing you stress. I know how frustrating that can be. You make a good point, because you're on birth control, maybe there is no need for you to cycle PM. Of course, I'm not sure how that will effect your cycle or your birth control, but it's worth looking into. I definitely remember reading a thread somewhere about a person using BC and PM and not cycling, but that was long ago. I'll have to see if I can find it for you.

One thing I would highly suggest is try BBT charting. It's amazing, and I've recommended it to so many people because it's taught me so much about my cycle and my body, and it really helps when you're trying to commit to a cycling herb program. I no longer feel in the dark about my cycles and what's going on in my body, and this made a world of difference in my NBE program.


Xoxo

Hey! 

Thank you for responding. I've been trying to use a period tracker app, but what you're suggesting sounds way better and more accurate! I suppose I should invest in a thermometer of sorts and read up on it! Thanks for that suggestion.

Maybe if I run on a search on the forums of "birth control" I can find some pointers. >.<