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How To Recognise Implantation Bleeding?

Posted on Mon, 21 Mar 2016

Question: I am having changes in my breasts as a signs of pregnancy, hot flashes, and I don't know if I am having my period or menstrual bleeding. The blood seems heavier than what most people describe as implantation bleeding but it never comes out on its own. Only when I go to the bathroom. I never need to use pad or panty liner and it has been less than a day. The color is brown/dark red/maybe black. Could this be implantation?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be implantation bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Implantation bleeding is usually light and like spotting.
Very rarely, the implantation bleeding is heavy, but it is never like periods.
Implantation bleeding usually occurs after5-6 days after conception.
When did you have unprotected intercourse?
When did you have your last menstrual period?
Please get back to me with these details so that I can explain you clearly.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

I had unprotected intercourse on Wednesday, the 13th, as well as Saturday the 16th. My last menstrual period was approx a month ago but this is still probably a few days earlier than last time. Most of the blood is similar to drops. It is not continuous and stops once I wipe it with toilet paper or before then. And again, usually I feel it come out when I am not in the bathroom but this time it is only when I go to the bathroom that I see it.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urine pregnancy test on 30-31 January

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
In this case, it can be implantation bleeding.
But it needs to be confirmed.
It can be confirmed whether you are pregnant or not, by doing a urine pregnancy test on 30-31January.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Does it matter that it is dark red (nearly black) and not closer to pinkish or light brown? Also, how long should this bleeding last to rule out a period?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2-3 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Dark blood can be present in implantation bleeding.
The implantation bleeding should continue till 2-3 days.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (17 hours later)

The bleeding got heavier, enough to need a pad but not enough to fill one at all. I might have had an early miscarriage. When will the changes in my breasts go away? I still have the pointy nipples all the time, wider aerolas in diameter, darker aerolas and nipples, and blue veins showing.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal periods or very early abortion

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
If the bleeding has got heavy, then it can be normal periods or rarely, can be an early abortion.
The breast changes will slowly wane off.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar