Could I be pregnant? Can you have implantation bleeding for reasons other than pregnancy?

Question

My boyfriend and I have had sex a lot this + last week and this week, I'm starting to notice some implantation bleeding. I don't have any cramps or swollen breasts but I am tired (except I stay up late and I'm usually tired so idk...).

Even though I know this method was stupid, the days we had sex, we used the withdrawal method (please don't kill me for not using a condom or birth control pill!). Considering the implantation bleeding, do you think I could be pregnant? Specifically, can you have implantation bleeding for reasons other than pregnancies?

Some other additional info:

I researched a little today and found that there are studies that show that precum doesn't have any semen in it. Also for the days that we had sex, my boyfriend pulled out and rubbed his thingie so its not like he pulled out and lied about it. My period was on March 10th-17th and its irregular. It usually comes about every month and week but sometimes its different.

Thank you

Answer 1

I wouldn't trust studies that say there's no sperm in pre-seminal fluid, when there are so many other studies that contradict that -- not to mention thousands of babies who were conceived with the withdrawl method! ;-)

"Implantation" bleeding is only caused by implantation, but I guess you mean spotting (which can certainly be caused by plenty of things besides implantation -- stress, irregular periods, infections, "just because"...)

I'm not sure whether you could be pregnant or not. Wait a week or so to see what happens with the spotting, then try a pregnancy test.

Answer 2

If your period was just two weeks ago, you aren't experiencing implantation bleeding. That would happen about 6-10 days after ovulation, which is usually about 14 days before your next period is due. Most women do NOT experience implantation bleeding. I suggest you use some form of birth control from now on unless you and your partner are ready to be parents. Good luck.

Answer 3

No, pregnancy is the only reason you can have implantation bleeding.. Thats why its called implantation bleeding.