What is Implantation Bleeding?
Many women hear the term implantation bleeding used a lot in regards to the early stages of pregnancy, but unless they receive clarification on what this phenomenon actually is then it can be a scary experience.
What Exactly Is Implantation Bleeding?
During the early stages of pregnancy the ovum, or fertilized egg, attaches itself to the uterine wall. This always occurs within the First Trimester and can sometimes cause a little amount of blood to be released. This is the cause of implantation bleeding. The egg actually attaches itself to the mother’s circulatory system via the wall of the uterus, and this is where the blood comes from.
What Does Implantation Bleeding Feel Like?
Some women might feel Cramping Along With Implantation. In some instances women have already missed a period and are aware of the pregnancy. Not every woman detects implantation bleeding. Remember that pregnancies can be considered perfectly normal whether there is any bleeding in the early stages or not.
What Does Implantation Bleeding Look Like?
Many women wonder how to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and bleeding that could be a sign of something more serious. If you experience light spotting – such as only enough to wear a panty-liner – then it is most likely implantation bleeding. Additionally, if the spotting is dark and not bright red, and the spotting ends quickly, this points to implantation bleeding as well. Keep in mind that this can be completely normal in the first trimester but you should always check with your doctor whenever bleeding occurs during a pregnancy.
What Else Could It Be?
There are other explanations if the bleeding is not due to implantation. Bleeding beyond light spotting may be a result of your menstrual cycle, and the lighter flow than normal could be caused by any number of things including stress. Changing your Birth Control can also cause a change in your bleeding flow and spotting can also be a sign of infection or abrasions from recent intercourse. When in doubt, contact your doctor.
Could I Be Pregnant?
If you are Trying To Conceive, this could be good news since Implantation Bleeding is one of the Signs of Early Pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, today’s Home Pregnancy Tests can show positive results as early as a week before your period is due. If you’re not ready to buy a pregnancy test just yet, enter your last menstrual cycle date into our Due Date Calculator to determine when you ovulated last. That will give you a little insight too!
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February 2nd, 2012 at 10:57 pm
I had unprotected sex last jan.22 and that was the 3days of my menstruation and then at days 5 suddenly stop.At days 7 there is still blood spotting.Is there possible to get pregnant?
December 27th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Hi There
Was wondering if I could get an opinion. Could this be implantation bleeding?
my husband of 4 years and I have a daughter who is now 20 months. I didn’t have any morning sickness or spotting. We are TTC now – with our daughter we got lucky on round 1.
We ttc last month , November, but AF came on Dec 5.
Dec 17 I ovulated (I coudl tell) we had sex on Dec 17 (3am) and Dec 18.
Today I woke up and took a HPT and it was negative. This evening I started to spot, and then took another one (because I hate waiting) and it was a faint positive. Heres the time line.
Dec 5 – 9 Period
Dec 17 (Day 13) 3am unprotected sex
Dec 17 (DAY 13) afternoon OVULATION
Dec 18 (Day 14) afternoon unprotected sex
Dec 27 (day 23) Am negative preg test
Dec 27 (Day 23) afternoon Spotting
Dec 27 (day 23) PM faint positive
Normally my cycle is 28 days but last month it was 26 days – soif it was going to come on day 26 again, it would be due on dec 31. But it would typically be due Jan 2
December 11th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Hello. My boyfriend and I are trying to concieve we’ve been try very hard this month lol we started december first and today is the day I am suppose to be getting my period. On friday I had slight cramping nothing like my menstral cramping but today (the day I am expecting my monthly friend) I have slight bleeding and intense cramping. Usually I get my period full blown and it drifts off around the third day. I took a pregnancy test but I was two anxious and it was obviously too soon. I have been very gassy lately and feeling slightly bloaded, I have also been hungry very often but I don’t think that is unusual for me. I know I should wait a few more days but I need another opinion…could I be pregnant!?!
December 9th, 2011 at 3:57 am
i have used yaminils tablets for 6 months igot periods regularily but after stoping that i got a period after 21days but it was light bleeding i am not a pregnant i tested it then what the solution for me this light bleeding leads to pregnancy tell me
November 28th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
I had unprotected sex on the 19th of november 2011 this was about a week after my period. Then on the 28th of november 2011 i went to the bathroom and wiped myself and on the tissue it was light pink blood mixed with light discharge. My appetite increased. Could i be pregnant?
November 28th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Hi
Please Help! Im 28 yrs old My fiance and i have been trying to concieve for about 6 months. I have not been on the pill for many years and have regular 28 day cycle. My last period started November 10th, for 5 days. On Novemebr 23rd i noticed spotting only when i wiped, this light spotting lasted for 3 – 4 days and gradually got heavier to the point I had to use a Tampon. Still bleeding today the 29th moderately. ON top of this i have an incredibley sore lower back/pelvic pain like a constant throbbing……its so scary, Im going to see the GP today hopefully they can tell me something. But if anyone has any ideas what it might be please reply. cheers
November 16th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Hello,
My last period ended on 10/31. On 11/6 I had unprotected sex. Today 11/16 I had bright red spotting for about 3hrs, then it stopped. I needed to use a liner. I am fairly regular and have never experienced this before. Could I be pregnant? I’m just not sure. Please Help!