One of the early pregnancy signs is implantation bleeding and this will happen for about one-third of all women who get pregnant. This is actually a lesser known symptom. Keep reading to know more as this article will look at how to recognize implantation bleeding or period. Although it is not noticeable at all times, this type of bleeding might take place when a fertilized egg is implanted into the uterine wall or lining. The egg will implant itself six to twelve days after being fertilized by a sperm and traveling down from the fallopian tube and then into the
Implantation Bleeding or Period – How to Recognize It
I’ve always been highly irregular, but with essential oils I have been averaging 40-60 days between periods. I’m 39 and trying for 2 years to concieve.
My last period was Jan 23rd. On March 17th I noticed brown discharge with occassional spots of pink.
March 18th, more of the same. 19th no pink. Tooka pregnancy test and came out positive.
Took another test on 20th and it was negative.
Have been having very small amounts of dark brown every day, more than discharge, not as much as a light period day. 2 more pregnancy tests came back negative.
Today is the 23rd and I have had almost a very light level period day, but blood is very dark red.
No real pain or cramps to speak of, no tenderness. My shoulder had a little twinge when I put on my purse, which is not normal, but it went away when I took off the purse.
Called OB and they made an appointment for April 12.
Is it possible I’m pregnant or miscarried?
Hi Trish, it is possible considering you got a pregnant on the pregnancy test. While it could have been a false positive as well the additional bleeding is concerning. April 12th seems pretty far away is that the soonest they could get you in?
Hi, and thanks for responding!
Yes, the 12th was the soonest new patient appt I could get. My regular pcp had been doing my paps in the past; I scheduled an appt with her for March 29th.
Still no real period. The low flow I mentioned turned out to just be one little “gush” that was only about 1tbsp. Nothing since, just a little more brown spotting – almost nothing. Just on tp.
I’m guessing maybe a chemical pregnancy, but I admit to being clueless.
My last period was on Feb24. I had unprotected sex on March4 and my partner didnt cum inside me. My expected period was either March 20 or 21, yet I got my period on March 19 which is a bit earlier and it was a light bleeding than my usual period and it isnt enough to fill my pad (however it looks like a period to me). It lasted (light bleeding) for almost 2days and on the third day it looks like a brownblood but it was very light too to filled my pad. Then on the 4th day I just only noticed a few spot of pinkish blood in my undies. Is it just a normal to considered as period or is it possible to be an implantation bleeding? Hope for your help pls. Thankyou
Hi AR, it sounds like it could be normal, although implantation bleeding can mimic a very light period. The only way to tell is to take a pregnancy test to be sure.
Hi,
My last period was from Feb 22nd to 27th ; 16th and 17th March I had very slight brownish orange blood only very light; on 18th i wiped and had a tiny bit of red blood so thought it was start of my period; put in a tampon; took it out a few hours later and nothing on there bar some brown blood; could this have been implantation? I’m due my period by 27th March so I know if I miss that i should test I just wanted an opinion regarding the implantation because I’m so desperate for this to be our month ; any advice would be great x
Hi Nicki, it could most definitely be implantation bleeding since it doesn’t seem to be during your fertile/ovulation period. Implantation bleeding has a tendency to be a lot lighter, mostly spotting when whiping. I would test April 1st. However you might get lucky if you test sooner. Good luck!
Hi needing some help I haven’t had my last period since the 16/17th of February and my period are regular and the same time every month and last 5-6days max I had unprotected sex on 23rd of February and
All of march I haven’t bled until today the 21st march which I have no cramps or anything I’ve wiped it started with light brown /pink colour and slitghy got brighter and watery I took a test today and it’s come back negative but I’m just wondering if It’s implantation bleeding as I’m scared as I’ve been though 3 miscarriages and just dreading it to happen again 😴😴 as I’ve also had a bloated stomach ,urine is darker than normal and yesterday 20th march it smelt really strong which was my first toilet trip of the day ,so I’m a week late for my period and Ive never been late only when I’ve found out I have conceived and took a home test and has come back positive where as this one is negative could it be to early also??
Hi Megan, first, sorry about the previous miscarriages. That has to be difficult and I understand your wanting to know. I would probably wait a few more days, at least 5, to take another test. That would most likely give you a difinitive answer. As far as dark urine, that could just be caused by lack of water (I know that all to well). I would stay hydrated and wait a few more days. If even with more fluids your urine is still dark and strong, maybe make an appointment with a doctor. Also if you have dealt with multiple miscarriages have you been checked for any issues with yourself regarding genetic issues that keep it happening? Whatever the case may be, good luck.
Hi ladies I had a period on the 7th of February. My cycle is 34-35 days, I had intercourse on day 25 of my cycle which would be the 3rd of march. My period came 6 days after intercourse when I checked it was 5 days early for my period. Please note I have polycystic ovaries and a pituitary tumor. I’m on meds and my prolactin levels are normal i also conceived naturally 3 times naturally. My question is do you think I had an implantation bleeding so late? TTC
Hi Sam, Implantation bleeding generally occurs right before or at the same time as your expected period. If it is implantation I would wait until after your period would have started by a few days and take a pregnancy test.
Normal cycle starts between the 18-20 of the month this months came on the 15th with bright almost pink bleeding. It was very light and lasted longer than my normal cycle, and on the last day I spotted again with pink discharge. Could I be pregnant or implanting?
Hi Tonya, it could have been implantation bleeding however with it being like a period it could have been a period as well. If you think you could be pregnant you should take a pregnancy test, that is the only way to officially find out. Good luck!
Had spotting on 4 days before period was due.. and 2nd day there was one drop.. 3rd day nothing.. and 4th day (today) again there is one drop! .. is this implantation bleeding or any other health problem?
Hi Svish, it could be implantation bleeding. I would wait a few more days and take a pregnancy test.
hi my period went off feb 14 now its march and i spotted for 4 days it started on tha 13th and ended on tha 15 can i b pregnant
Hi Miracle, that could have been your regular period as it is within the time frame for it to be so. If you aren’t sure, take a pregnancy test. Mostly likely you wouldn’t be but depending on how much spotting you probably had your period.
Hi i had my period on Jan 20th then Feb 17th. Now my period came early for march which started on the 13th only had it fo three days. Took a pregnancy test but it was negative. What can be the cause and does this mean i can be pregnant?
HI Jackie, it seems that your period was only a few days early. That’s not usually something that is to be a concern. If you had your period and you received a negative test you should be confident that you aren’t.
I had my period on Jan 30-feb 3. I had sex on feb. 21. I had my next period on feb 27- mar. 3. I had very light spotting…i only saw pink blood when i used the restoom twice on march 11&12th. Now its gone. Am I pregnant?
Hi April, the spotting on March 11th and 12th coincides more with ovulation bleeding/spotting. Generally implantation bleeding happens closer to your regular period start date.
I have also had cramps and nausea. Ok that is what I thought just a weird combo and I have never had it before.
Hi ladies, was looking for someone to speak to. I have been trying for a baby, this is my 4th month trying. I finished my last period on March 5th 2018. On Monday 12th March I woke up with what looks like spotting on my bed sheets. Can this be implantation bleeding? When’s best to take a test. I’m due my next period in 9 days.
Hi Megan, if you had your period at the beginning of March, you shouldn’t be expecting your period until the end of March, it could be ovulation bleeding but it would be far too soon for implantation bleeding for this month. 9 days is far too soon as well to test for pregnancy, i would wait until at least you miss your period.
Hi i have a 25days cycle and my lmp was on 19th feb.I had unprotected sex on 2nd -6th march.Since 6th marchhave been having some mild n dull cramps and on 13th and 14th march i experienced a brownish discharge on my liners…could it be implatation taking place?
Hi Marcie, with a 25 day cycle it looks as though you would have been ovulating from the 26th through the 2nd. It’s quite possible to be pregnant at this point. I would see what happens for the next few days as your anticipate period start date would have been the 16th. If you see nothing else for the next few days I would take a test just to be sure. But don’t be disappointed if you aren’t because you would have been at the end of your fertile period.
Hi I have a 27 day cycle and I just had a miscarriage naturally on February 13 thru 18 2018 ..is it possible to ovulate on march 8 2018 and be pregnant now.. I have the developed the same symptoms as before very sore breasts and fatigue I’m having slight cramping like a pulling sensation on and off for about a day out of nowhere plus I haven’t had any spotting or my menstrual cycle yet.. . If I relax it goes away and it’s not severe I usually get really bad cramps during my cycle… Can I be pregnant..
Hi Nique, you could be. Once your body ovulates again you can easily get pregnant again. If you are due for your period or are late, I would take a test (only if you are late that is). But yes, it’s possible to not get your period yet and get pregnant because you would be ovulating before you had your period.
I loss a pregnancy on 1/8/2018 due to it being an ectopic but had a normal period on 2/11/2018. Before that The last time I had an ectopic was back in 2006 my cycle still went back to a normal schedule. For years my cycle has come like clock work and last for 4 to 5 days at the most. Well I recently started my cycle on 3/10/2018 and lasted only 2 days I have no clue what’s going on I took a pregnancy test on 3/12/2018 and it was negative. What should I do?
Hi Honibay, I would recommend taking another test especially if it was much lighter, and something you would really only consider spotting. If negative then I would most likely consider that your period. If you are truly concerned however I would make an appointment with your doctor to get checked out.
I’m only 16 and I’m due to start my period March 19th but I started bleeding 6 days early I have never got my date wrong and it feels the exact same as a a period except I’m feeling the same severity of pain but there’s less blood
Hi Jazmine, it’s quite normal to have your period earlier rather than on time regularly. Sometimes it happens due to stress, changes in medications, weight loss or gains. If your period is only spotting and not something you would consider an actual period then you could be pregnant. If there is a possibility that you could be I would recommend a pregnancy test.
Hello There.
My boyfriend and I were messing around on the 8th of March 2018. We were both naked and he had the head of his sex organ in from of the entrance of mine and was just rubbing it. I’m a virgin so there was no Penetration and no ejaculation just precum. I had my period last on the 10th of February 2018 and it ended on the 16th or 17th of February 2018. I usually see my next period 3 weeks after the end of my last flow. So, I’m supposed to see it on the 10th, 11th or 12th of this month of March, it however came out on the 12th which was yesterday but its coming out slowly but normally..
Is this OK because my period is normally slow on the first day but a little faster (not gushing) on the 2nd day and lasts 5 days.
I’m a little worried here please help and from the little understanding I have about ovulation, I wasn’t ovulating on the 8th of March.
I read online that stress could be a cause of the slow bleeding and I’m really stressed out because I’m so scared and worried that I’m pregnant and I just finished writing an A levels exam and I lost so much weight could this also be a cause of the slow bleeding.
Please help!
Hi Sophia, I’m not sure what you mean by “slow bleeding” unless you are referring to a light flow and a heavy flow. Yes your stress levels can definilty affect your period as it is sensitive to changes within the body. If you are calculating your period using any link you want to base it off the first day of your period not the last. Plus your flow can change each month depending on any changes in your life, stress, weight, medications, etc. You wouldn’t be pregnant if you have had your period. And yess, a significant weight loss can trigger a loss of your period as well. Have you taken a test?