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How To Differentiate Between Implantation Bleeding And Periods?
i thought i started my period two weeks ago however it was just like implantation bleeding, i took two home tests and they were negative, i went to local obgyn and they were negative and they just sent me home. i have not started a period or anything. im not quite sure what to do from here. im pretty certain im pregnant
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Implantation bleeding occurs 7-10 days after conceiving which is a week before your next expected period. Means it would occurs approximately on 20-21 days after last menstruation bleeding & not after a 28 day or month gap. Implantation bleeding is pinkish red in colour & lighter in quantity. It lasts for only 2-3 days as compared to 4-7 days as in a menstruation period. Also pregnancy test becomes positive within a week or so after implantation bleeding.
As your pregnancy test was negative the bleeding you had should not be implantation bleeding. Pregnancy test can be negative if a pregnancy test is done very earlier or before your next menstruation period. You could do a pregnancy test to re confirm it.
Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Implantation bleeding occurs 7-10 days after conceiving which is a week before your next expected period. Means it would occurs approximately on 20-21 days after last menstruation bleeding & not after a 28 day or month gap. Implantation bleeding is pinkish red in colour & lighter in quantity. It lasts for only 2-3 days as compared to 4-7 days as in a menstruation period. Also pregnancy test becomes positive within a week or so after implantation bleeding.
As your pregnancy test was negative the bleeding you had should not be implantation bleeding. Pregnancy test can be negative if a pregnancy test is done very earlier or before your next menstruation period. You could do a pregnancy test to re confirm it.
Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
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