Implantation Bleeding

What is implantation bleeding?

Once the egg implants itself into the lining of the uterus after conception, some women may notice a slight trace of pink or brownish discharge. This is known as implantation bleeding and may be confused with an early period. It is estimated that 20-30% of women will experience spotting during early pregnancy, occurring approximately 6 to 12 days after ovulation . Implantation bleeding can generally be seen approximately a week before your period is expected to start. However, unlike a menstrual period that will get heavier as the cycle progresses, implantation bleeding does not become heavier.

If implantation bleeding is present, it will likely only last 1-3 days and may be accompanied by other signs of pregnancy, including fatigue, nausea, a missed period, frequent urination, increased sensitivity to smells and/or tender or swollen breasts. Most home pregnancy tests can provide an accurate pregnancy confirmation 9 to 10 days after ovulation.

Implantation bleeding should not be a reason to become concerned and does not have any negative effects on a pregnancy. If implantation bleeding, or spotting, is accompanied by cramping, backaches or increased bleeding, it is recommended that you call your healthcare provider. On the flip side, not all women will experience implantation bleeding and there should be no cause for concern if you do not experience this slight spotting during early pregnancy.

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Creed88 - 9 days ago.
Okay, if any one can help, that would be great. My last normal period was Oct. 17-Oct. 21. I did have unprotected sex after that period a couple of times. Today, Oct. 30, I am experiencing very very lite bleeding, which it only lasted 5 hours. It started off very lite pink and then lite brown and now it's gone. My next period is suppose to be on Nov. 13, 2009. Plus, I dont take birth-control and I am married so we dont mind if I have another baby. I just want to know if this is a sign of early pregnancy or it could be changes in my period. If any one can Help, that would be great. My youngest will be 3 in one week so I am trying to concieve again.

amazintrace - 20 days ago.
I was wrong about the day of my cycle in my earlier post. I had implantation bleeding 9 days ago. I will be taking a HPT on Wed am if no AF before then. *fingers crossed*

amazintrace - 29 days ago.
Yes, I think this is what I have going on with myself today. I am on dy 22 of my cycle. Shouldn't be AF. Very thin bownish discharge when I wipe (tmi i know).

Mandie N Family - 35 days ago.
I took an HPT yesturday at 2in the morning and it came back as a faint + but around 8 something in the morning I started to bleed werid if ya'll don't believe me that i got a faint + feel free to go to my blog called My 2 HPT pic's and see for your self LOL

seansmom0808 - 45 days ago.
im pretty sure i had implantation bleeding the day before yesterday cause i had it with my first son and i could have sworn it was implantation bleeding and i took a PT this morning and got a BFN so im really bummed out. i dont know if i just took it to early cause i barely got the IB the day before yesterday and ive done some research and it says to wait at least a week before you test after you've had IB because that gives your body plenty of time to build enough HCG to show on a HPT. so i will probably test again next week and hope for the best. its gonna be a long week till then cause im really anxious to find out if im pregnant. wish me luck with this one. i dont think im gonna tell my hubby until i actually find out if im pregnant or not cause hes been wanting to have another baby really bad and i dont want to get his hopes up and then let him down if the results come out negative. but at the same time im really bummed and i need his support so i dont know what to do.

nikki3kids - 69 days ago.
ok guys i have posted ths on another thread but i saw this so thought that i would do it here now readying this make me hopefull lol. i got i have already got 3 babies my last baby is 5mths nearly 6mth. well before having baby my peroids where 28days apart since having baby they have gone 32 or near abouts nothing before 28days well this mth that has gone i got my period at least 5days early maybe more if i go 32 days. i have never had a my period before 28days ever also this will be my 4th period since having baby so it could jus tbe my body adjusting but also we have had unprotected sex 2 last mth all around the time i would ov so it very hopefull that i could be pregnant i have taken a test as im too scared too and that they arent cheap over here. also it was lightist not very light looked like a period but it did have a bit of brownish colour to it normaly sorry tmi my periods have a lot of clots in it and this time i didnt. so i dont know

corey-wants-siblings - 84 days ago.
I have no idea whats going on, i'm not sure if it is my period or not but I started bleeding a day earlier than was meant to, and the really weird thing is it's not a normal period either. It's bright red, watery and very slow flow where my normal period is dark red, normal blood texture and very very very heavy. The other thing is that I normally have really painful cramps atleast a week before I get my period and have done since I first got my period at the age of 13, and I didnt get any cramps, this bleeding started on the 12th and today the 16th the bleeding seems to be stopping completely, I spoke to a doctor about it and she told me not to be stupid but I'm gonna get a second opinion. What do you think ladies?

maybebaby09 - 148 days ago.
my last period was may 23rd and was a normal period my husband n i are ttc and did the bd multiple times a day pretty much every day but june 11th i started bleeding n idk if its implantation bleeding or af any advice?

jennifer42 - 156 days ago.
I had my last period around april 23.I had sex atleast one a week during april and may. I am not on bc and using no protection. I don't remember having one in may however I bled for one day at the end of may. I am tired all the time I feel sick after I eat could I be pregnant.

wanabpregnant21 - 283 days ago.
mi period came on dec.3.08 n the next one on dec.28.08 then i had a light bleed that lastd 4 one day on jan.23.08 im NOT 2 SCARED BUT DO I NEED 2 GO 2 THE DR.

mrsbradley2b - 292 days ago.
my cycle started on dec 14th,08 then came again on dec 24th,08 and im like so confused...could that have been implantation bleeding?