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.
The egg becomes fertilized with a sperm within 12 hours after ovulation, usually in
the outer portion of the fallopian tube. It then travels down the fallopian tube,
increasing its size along the way. In the fallopian tube it becomes the zygote and
doubles to two cells, four cells, then eight cells and becomes the "morula." As the
morula enters the uterine cavity it's called a "blastocyst."
Implantation bleeding can happen at the time the fertilized egg implants in the uterus - the attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterine lining, on average
between 6 to 12 days past ovulation (on average about 9 days after ovulation).
Because the lining uterus is made up of blood, there can be a bit of blood
expelled in some women. |
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Period usually starts about 14 days after ovulation, so if you know when you
ovulated and you experience some spotting, less than your period, about a week
after ovulation, then it could be implantation bleeding. Sometimes the
implantation bleeding is usually spotting; it's scanty, pinkish and not red and
heavy like a period. Usually it lasts 1-2 days.
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.
The egg becomes fertilized with a sperm within 12 hours after ovulation, usually in
the outer portion of the fallopian tube. It then travels down the fallopian tube,
increasing its size along the way. In the fallopian tube it becomes the zygote and
doubles to two cells, four cells, then eight cells and becomes the "morula." As the
morula enters the uterine cavity it's called a "blastocyst."
Implantation bleeding can happen at the time the fertilized egg implants in the uterus - the attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterine lining, on average
between 6 to 12 days past ovulation (on average about 9 days after ovulation).
Because the lining uterus is made up of blood, there can be a bit of blood
expelled in some women.
Period usually starts about 14 days after ovulation, so if you know when you
ovulated and you experience some spotting, less than your period, about a week
after ovulation, then it could be implantation bleeding. Sometimes the
implantation bleeding is usually spotting; it's scanty, pinkish and not red and
heavy like a period. Usually it lasts 1-2 days.
Unless accompanied by cramping, backache or increased bleeding, a small
amount of blood being discharged should be considered as implantation bleeding
which is nothing to be concerned about.
Implantation bleeding time is before you expect your period and many people
mistaken it for spotting before their period begins. As mentioned before, most
women do not experience a full on bleeding with implantation. Instead, they may
experience a bit of spotting in their panties or even some pinkish or brown
discharge. This is usually not a typical menstrual bleeding color flow. If you had
period-kind of bleeding - better to assume that you have your ordinary period. If
you happen to get a positive pregnancy test and you are experiencing a flow of
blood you better visit your doctor for avoiding miscarriage or any other
complications.
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Implantation bleeding is something that many women assume that they will
experience, but many doctors believe that it is the exception not the rule. So the
conclusion is- if you are pregnant, better don’t expect the implantation bleeding;
and if you had implantation bleeding – don’t worry, you do not need to be
alarmed if you do experience it.
If you experience bleeding regularly after ovulation and you are not pregnant then you may want to discuss with your doctor whether some tests can be done
to make sure everything is OK.
It is strongly recommended to consult your doctor for professional advice. Above mentioned information and recommendations are just general and should be adapted to each person according to personal health indicators and status. |
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