Popular links under Toddler Toddler Month by Month. Baby Products. Bookmark BookmarkTick BookmarkAdd save. By Korin Miller. What Is Implantation Bleeding? Implantation Bleeding Vs. Period: How to Tell the Difference. Implantation Bleeding Symptoms.
When to Call the Doctor. Plus, more from The Bump:. Next on Your Reading List. Think You're Pregnant? Here's What to Do Next. Am I Pregnant? Ovulation Symptoms: 9 Signs of Ovulation. Women who are going through their first pregnancy will likely spot or bleed a little bit more than women who are used to the egg attachment. It is similar to dental flossing of the gums as the first time the gum line is aggravated, it will bleed more, while subsequent times bleeding is lessened.
About days after conception when the sperm joins with the egg , the embryo will implant itself into the wall of the uterus. This movement may break down some blood vessels within the uterus wall and cause some bleeding. Some women may simply believe their period is a few days early. Implantation bleeding typically happens within the week before the expected period. For example, if you are sexually active and expect your period on January 25th, then you might question any spotting you have between Jan.
It is not common that implantation bleeding would occur before this time or after a period is expected or missed. However, if one experiences ovulation early in the fertility window and the implantation process is quick, or one experiences ovulation late in the fertility window and the implantation process is slow, it is possible. Women know what their normal menstrual flow looks like, and as long as they are not on any kind of new medication including birth control and emergency contraceptives or have a change in stress level, then their menstrual blood flow, color, and consistency are usually the same.
So, when this lighter, pink spotting occurs, it will appear a bit out of place. Implantation bleeding should not be a cause for concern and should pose no real risk to the developing baby. If you experience bleeding or spotting more than a few days after your missed period, it is not likely to be implantation bleeding.
True pregnancy concerns rarely come from implantation and usually occur after the missed period. Though this post-implantation light bleeding during pregnancy is not considered normal, there are a few main reasons it may occur:. Extended bleeding can be a sign of something more serious, especially further on during the pregnancy.
Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Parenthood Becoming a Parent Implantation Bleeding vs. Period Bleeding: How to Tell the Difference. Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M. Signs of implantation bleeding. Timing of implantation bleeding. Other bleeding during pregnancy. Parenthood Becoming a Parent Pregnancy 1st Trimester.
Plus, Why This Happens. Early Pregnancy Symptoms. Read this next. Vyas says that cramping associated with implantation, while sometimes intense, doesn't typically last as long as it would during a menstrual cycle. But Dr. Patounakis cautions that each woman experiences uterine contractions differently. It's important to pay attention to what feels out of the ordinary for your body.
Berman, M. Implantation bleeding can be off-and-on for a couple of days. Blood flow that's more consistent—starting off light and getting heavier as the days progress—is likely a menstrual cycle. Any woman who's been sexually active in the previous month and could possibly be pregnant should take a pregnancy test after irregular bleeding of any kind, says Dr.
Keep in mind that implantation bleeding always happens before a missed period. If you experience heavy bleeding that isn't implantation or period related after a positive pregnancy test, for example , it could be what's known as first trimester bleeding, a common phenomenon that occurs in 15 to 25 percent of women early in their pregnancy.
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