i thought i had my first day last friday. it was a normal flow, but less than what i'm used to. and then saturday came and my period suddenly stopped! small blood spots(sumkinda brown discharge?) followed for more than 3 days. i'm not experiencing any pain or other pregnant signs. could this be implantation bleeding?
2007-01-23 05:47:20 · 12 answers · asked by anonymous 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Implantation bleeding is a tiny bit of spotting at the time that the embryo implants into the uterus. It usually occurs approximately 7 days after conception, which is typically about 7 days before you expect to get your next period.
Implantation bleeding is not a reliable sign of pregnancy. Most women who are pregnant never have implantation bleeding. Furthermore, many women who have what appears to be implantation bleeding are not pregnant
http://www.askdramy.com/implantationbleeding.html
2007-01-23 05:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Could be but take a test to find out. You may just be having an irregular cycle this month. But In my case it was alot like yours I had a regular period then about 4 days later began to bleed again and this time it was about 3 days kinda heavy the first day but very light the 2nd and almost nothing at all the 3rd..and I ended up being pregnant. Now I'm 26-27 weeks, But dont make the same mistake I did when I went to the Dr. be sure to give them the FIRST day of the FIRST period i gave them the first day of the second one and have everything all screwed up. So good luck.
2007-01-23 05:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After ovulation the egg travels into the uterus and burrows into the lining of the uterus. For some women implantation will cause slight bleeding or spotting. This is called implantation bleeding. This is sometimes confused for an early period.
What does implantation bleeding or spotting look like?
Implantation bleeding, also called implantation spotting, does not look like a regular menstrual period. Implantation bleeding is scanty and usually pink or brownish discharge.
Implantation bleeding or menstrual period?
Implantation bleeding normally occurs a week to a few days before your period would normally start. Spotting that occurs around a week after ovulation is likely implantation bleeding; whereas, spotting that occurs very close to the time that your period would normally start may not be. A normal menstrual cycle generally starts off light and then gets heavier. Spotting can sometimes be the sign of an early period. If this is the case, the spotting will pick up to heavier bleeding. If you have spotting right around the time your period would normally start, it can be more confusing. You will need to take the wait and see approach or take a pregnancy test to determine pregnancy.
What if I feel like my period is about to start?
If you have had spotting and think it might be implantation bleeding you may be paying very close attention to your body. If you are trying to get pregnant, the good news is that early pregnancy symptoms feel very similar to the start of your period. If you are pregnant you may begin to notice symptoms of early pregnancy right around the time your period would normally start and sometimes sooner than that. If you suspect pregnancy you can test for pregnancy as early as ten days after ovulation.
How common is implantation bleeding?
Implantation bleeding is fairly common with pregnancy. Twenty to thirty percent of women will have spotting during early pregnancy. If you have some light spotting before your period would normally start this is not something to worry about and may be a sign of pregnancy.
2007-01-23 05:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too heavy to be implantation bleeding but that doesn't mean you aren't pregnant. Most women don't get implantation spotting but if you've had unprotected sex then it's possible you are having abnormal bleeding in early pregnancy which needs to be check by a dr. Take a test, if pos, call your doc.
2007-01-23 05:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Implantation bleeding is vaginal discharge which usually contains a small amount of pinkish or brownish blood. Only about a third of pregnant women experience implantation bleeding.
2007-01-23 05:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think it is best to do a pregnancy test and then you will be able to proceed with a possible explanation for the bleeding. See your doctor if the test is negative just to make sure...you may have a mild infection which should be easily resolved. Hope all is well.
2007-01-23 06:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like it. Implantation bleeding is very light and usually lasts no more than a day.
2007-01-23 06:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to take a test! I had major cramping but no implantation bleeding when I first got pregnant. My breasts were SO tender as well.
You just have to take a test.
2007-01-23 05:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, but go and get a test to be sure. Or you could go and see the nurse or doctor and find out for sure.
2007-01-23 05:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by Denise H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like a regular period to me.
Stress or changes in life can change our periods.. make them stronger, weaker, not come at all or just be different
2007-01-23 05:53:34 · answer #10 · answered by Jenni C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋