Hi star78,
That is a tough question with no exact answer, since it depends on your specific body (that we do not know)! The best answer: if you spot for just one day, and then there is no other spotting or bleeding for a week until you have an actual period that lasts longer with more "flow", than I would count the one day of spotting as "breakthrough bleeding" and NOT count it as "day 1". I assume you are not using any type of hormonal contraception?
Also, if you and your partner are just starting out, most experts are telling women (with no prior history of reproductive conditions) to just have frequent, unprotected sex...regardless of the timing of your cycle. Women with even the most regular cycles can ovulate on different days, and having sex 2-4 times per week will "hit" any possible ovulation days.
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Hi star78,
That is a tough question with no exact answer, since it depends on your specific body (that we do not know)! The best answer: if you spot for just one day, and then there is no other spotting or bleeding for a week until you have an actual period that lasts longer with more "flow", than I would count the one day of spotting as "breakthrough bleeding" and NOT count it as "day 1". I assume you are not using any type of hormonal contraception?
Also, if you and your partner are just starting out, most experts are telling women (with no prior history of reproductive conditions) to just have frequent, unprotected sex...regardless of the timing of your cycle. Women with even the most regular cycles can ovulate on different days, and having sex 2-4 times per week will "hit" any possible ovulation days.
Good luck!
August 31, 2010 - 2:00pmThis Comment
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