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If you’re trying to get pregnant, the two weeks between ovulation and your scheduled period can be excruciating. If and when your period arrives, you know you have to start all over again. But did you know that blood in your underwear could actually mean you conceived? Instead of Aunt Flow it could be her pregnancy-related cousin: implantation bleeding. What Is Implantation Bleeding?Most women ovulate halfway through their menstrual cycle, and if you don’t get pregnant then, you’ll get your period about two weeks after that. If a sperm does successfully fertilize the egg you released at ovulation, you have conceived. This newly created embryo will then travel to your uterus and burrow itself into the lining, if all goes according to plan. When this occurs, the embryo may agitate the blood cells in your lining and cause blood to be released from your body. The apparent release of that blood is known as implantation bleeding and it is an early pregnancy symptom. There are a few ways you can distinguish implantation bleeding from your period:
How Common Is Implantation Bleeding?As many as one in four pregnant women may experience implantation bleeding. In its run down of pregnancy symptoms, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development cites research that shows 25 percent of pregnant women experience some spotting that is lighter in color than normal menstrual blood and which occurs about six to 12 days after conception. You can’t say for certain that each instance of early bleeding is caused by implantation, but it is a common explanation.
Typically, this type of early bleeding is not something to worry about. I spoke to Dr. Emily Harville and Dr. Allen Wilcox, co-authors of a paper on vaginal bleeding in very early pregnancy. In their study, nine percent of women with clinical pregnancies reported bleeding in the first eight weeks of pregnancy. And about 85 percent of these pregnancies continued to a live birth. “These data suggest that a few days of bleeding in early pregnancy is not a rare event, and furthermore that such bleeding has little relevance to the ultimate success of the pregnancy,” they concluded. As far as the exact timing of this pregnancy symptom, the study found that bleeding tended to occur around the time when women would expect their periods, although rarely on the day of implantation. Dr. Harville, who researches reproductive questions at Tulane University, told me: “We had very specific information on when implantation was occurring, and ‘implantation bleeding’ did not usually occur on the actual day of implantation.” This finding suggests that there may be a delay between implantation and when the bleeding appears, which makes sense since the blood would have to travel through your body. It could also indicate that other causes can explain bleeding in very early pregnancy. Other Causes of Bleeding in Early PregnancyBesides your period or implantation bleeding, there may be other explanations for bleeding in early pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists explains that the cervix may bleed more easily during pregnancy because more blood vessels are developing in this area. Sexual intercourse or a pelvic exam could also trigger harmless light bleeding. A subchorionic hemorrhage, or blood clot on the wall of the uterus, may also be to blame. Such blood clots typically resolve themselves. Finally, complications like an ectopic pregnancy (when the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus) or threatened miscarriage due to chromosomal problems can also lead to early bleeding. If you see blood and suspect you might be pregnant, it’s always a good idea to contact your doctor. Now you know: don’t just assume it’s your period. Featured image by courtesy of CoraLatest postsRelated posts
Annie GabilletAnnie Gabillet is a freelance journalist living in San Francisco. As a former editorial director at PopSugar, Annie helped launch various sites, including their sex and culture vertical. And in 2016, she went to the White House to interview First Lady Michelle Obama about her legacy. When she's not working on lifestyle features, Annie writes about her passion for clean beauty on her website: https://safemakeupproject.com/ MEET THE AUTHOR Get our weekly digest for advice on sex, periods, and life in a female bodyOTHER TOPICSContinue the conversationHi am new here and am loving it all the way thru light flow of blood on the pad but nothhing when i wipe My period usually last a full 7-9 days, but this time not only did my period come 1 week early but It only lasted for 25
Hours. What does this mean ?? Light flow, I normally have a heavy flow pad is full in an hour or 2. Flow is
really light and a week early with no clots. Really nervous and trying not to think about it That’s going on with me right
now I’m always on time with my period but I got my period a week early and I have a light flow slight cramping no clots Light flow usually have heavy flow a week early with a light flow I believe I
may be pregnant I was ovulating the first two weeks of March an had unprotected sex with my partner my period was scheduled for March 19 an well I believe implantation bleeding has accured I only bleed the 19 an 20 of March an didn’t have the rest of my period …. I took a test but it was to early at the time to test …. I started spotting on the 3th of this month for a couple hours. My period was suppose to come on the 15th When it did
come it was a light flow I’m usually heavy and it’s started on the 10th. What should I do????? usually, I hv 32 to 34
days cycle, usually my period starts on the 6th or 8th of every month, I missed my period on February, I thought it was pregnancy, but on the 6th of March, it came out, it was supposed to start on d 6th of this month, but it didnt come, through out that period I was having serious cramps, nipple pain that changed to heaviness in d breast, now 46 days later, my period started today 20th April, plz I need advise on what to do and help.
I am a week early on my period and I am very worried.. I have been doing so much research because I am having so many pregnancy symptoms until now. At first I was just spotting but it’s very heavy now, and my period is very regular so if anyone knows anything I would love the advice.. ReplyHi my period came on a week early and only stayed on for 2 days i was cramping a little then normally I be ball up in a knott when my period do come on but this period was weird plus my period normally stay on for 5days and me and my husband have been trying ReplyI have a b question I have sex the 12th and 13th my period came on Thursday and went off Sunday then spotted Tuesday night and then stopped could we were trying . ReplyMy last period was on 1/9/2020(when it started) I made out with my partner on 12/9/2020 and my period was to start on 29/9/2020 but it started on 26/9/2020, before it started I have been having mild cramps for almost a week but when it started the cramps were painful and they were on and off and twaz accompanied with a back ache, I’m worried I’m not pregnant and I was hopeful I would be please help ReplyHi. Last week I noticed my period was two weeks late. My boyfriend had noticed I’ve been eating more than usual, sleeping more, and have been more moody. Two nights ago I started to bleed. It was super light and pink. Usually when my period starts it is a deep red and it’s heavy. Now, it’s kind of red and brown just a little heavier than on the first day. I took a digital pregnancy test it came out negative but I’m not sure it was accurate because I don’t think I peed enough on it and I took it right after eating dinner. I don’t know what to do because this bleeding isn’t like my period. ReplyI am Anatashia from Namibia. I am 22years and I had unprotected sex before my periods I had sex on the 02bd twice around 20:00 and 22:00 on there 03rd I had sex around 05:00 . On the 04th symptoms started already showing up like saliva,dizziness, headache, bloating, tiredness,back pain, discharge, sleeping during the day,my heart beats fast, I feel something turning inside me I just wanna eat sour food, I wants to eat but I can’t only a little than I leave….my calendar shows me that my fertile day it’s on the 15 October and I reached the 06th missed periods. On the 10th around 16:30 I had blood until and still on the 11th are bleeding…..I really don’t know what’s wrong with me coz the way I am feeling it’s different I am not myself because I even became thin….I just don’t know what’s wrong with me………is it implantation bleeding or how? But symptoms really made me suffer it’s my first time I did not experience this before it’s going to be my first kid. ReplyI’m pregnant but am bleeding going to 4 months now. The bleeding come every month Leave a ReplyCan implantation bleeding start the day of your period?Implantation bleeding is generally light and short, just a few days' worth. It usually occurs 10-14 days after conception, or around the time of your missed period. However, vaginal bleeding has been reported anytime in the first eight weeks of pregnancy. Spotting is also common before the start of a menstrual period.
How many days before your period do you get implantation bleeding?When does implantation bleeding happen? So-called implantation bleeding will likely arrive earlier than your expected monthly menstrual period, usually around seven to 10 days after fertilization or conception.
What does implantation bleeding look like before period?Implantation bleeding is more likely to be a pinky-brown color. Menstrual bleeding, on the other hand, may start off light pink or brown, but it soon changes into crimson red. Strength of flow. Implantation bleeding is usually super-light spotting.
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