how do i know if it's implantation bleeding or period?
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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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Some women have had implantation bleeding after 8 weeks of pregnancy. An implantation bleed is very light bleeding (spotting) that is usually pinkish and sometimes brown. You may see it when you wipe after going to the toilet or in your underwear.
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Implantation bleeding is a normal sign of pregnancy and is not usually dangerous. Because of this, there is no need for treatment. Bleeding caused by implantation usually clears up within a couple of days with no treatment necessary. Abnormally heavy bleeding may be a sign of menstruation or a pregnancy complication.
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Although every woman's period is different, implantation bleeding is usually very light, or even just a little spotting. So, it's likely that there will be much less blood than you usually see during a regular period – especially if you usually have relatively heavy periods.
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Implantation bleeding symptoms The main symptom of implantation bleeding is light bleeding or spotting that some say is different from normal period bleeding because the blood is darker. Some women say implantation bleeding is accompanied by mild cramping, a woozy feeling, swollen breasts and/or a headache.
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Blood loss during an implantation bleed tends to be light, or described as “spotting”. It is mostly pinkish and watery in appearance, though it may also be a brighter red colour or even brown. After lying down for a while or first thing in the morning, the blood may be more of a brownish colour.
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Signs of Successful Implantation Unfortunately, the earliest signs of success can appear like the normal signs of a period: cramps, headaches, fatigue, and bloating. In 20% to 30% of women, implantation bleeding occurs, similar to what they experience during a period.
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Implantation bleeding is one type of bleeding that may occur in early pregnancy. Some doctors believe that implantation bleeding occurs when an embryo attaches itself to the lining of your uterus. However, not everyone will experience implantation bleeding or spotting.
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Implantation Bleeding When a fertilized egg implants into the plush lining of the uterus about six to 12 days after conception, light vaginal spotting may occur. You might mistake this "implantation bleeding" for your period, but it's generally lighter than menstruation and brown or pink (instead of red) in color.
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Implantation cramping and light bleeding may be an early sign of pregnancy. It is easy to mistake these symptoms as menstrual cramping or light bleeding. For this reason, it is important to recognize the other early signs of pregnancy. However, these symptoms alone do not prove a pregnancy.
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For example, if you are sexually active and expect your period on January 25th, then you might question any spotting you have between Jan. 18th – Jan. 25th as possible implantation bleeding. It is not common that implantation bleeding would occur before this time or after a period is expected or missed.
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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.
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Implantation bleeding usually lasts no more than 1 day. In some cases, women may experience a few hours of spotting and nothing more. Some women may experience a single spot of blood and discharge with no other signs.
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What does it look like? Implantation bleeding may appear as light spotting — blood that appears when you wipe — or a light, consistent flow that requires a liner or light pad. The blood may or may not be mixed with cervical mucus.
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How long does implantation bleeding last? Sometimes it's so minor that you don't even notice it—or you may think it's a super-light period. Typically, it's minimal bleeding or spotting for a day or two.
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Implantation Bleeding. Many women do not recognize that implantation bleeding can happen during the very early stages of pregnancy. It appears as a smear of blood on your underwear or toilet paper a few days before or after the time when you can first test positive on a pregnancy test.
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Implantation bleeding typically lasts 2 to 7 days. You can wear a panty liner to catch any spotting or discharge that may occur in the days after implantation. Mild uterine cramping.