6 Differences Between Implantation Bleeding And Menstruation

It is common to hear around us women who did not know they were pregnant until well into the first trimester because they believed that they had not stopped having periods.

It is also not uncommon for our acquaintances to tell us that they have bled coinciding with the moment in which they would have their menstruation, even knowing they were pregnant.

Why is this happening? What is this bleeding due to? Is it dangerous for the pregnancy or the baby?

One of the possible explanations in these cases is that we are facing implantation bleeding, popularly known as a false rule.

What is implantation bleeding?

During the second part of the menstrual cycle, the inner surface of the uterus prepares to host a possible pregnancy.

This means that the inner surface of the uterine walls is highly irrigated at that time and we find a large number of blood vessels, necessary to ensure the optimal supply of nutrients to the embryo in the first weeks of life.

It is thought to occur when the fertilized eggs attach to the lining of the uterus.

Implantation bleeding: 6 differences with the rule:

Implantation bleeding occurs between 10 and 14 days after fertilization, which, added to the time that elapses from the last menstruation to new ovulation. It means that implantation bleeding can coincide with the moment when we should have the next period.

For this reason, it is easy for many women to mistake implantation bleeding for menstruation and do not realize the pregnancy until the next menstrual absence. these are the differences with a rule:

1. It is scant bleeding and of shorter duration than normal menstruation.
2. In some women the bleeding can last 24/48 hours, while in others it is just punctual bleeding of hours or even minutes, which is not repeated at any other time.
3. The appearance is different from normal menstruation. It can be light pink or dark in color, similar to the end of the rule. If we find deep red bleeding, it is most likely not implantation bleeding.
4. The quantity is small and, very importantly, without clots.
5. Implantation bleeding should not be painful. It may be that mild colicky discomfort appears in the lower abdomen, similar to the discomfort of menstruation, but never intense, sustained, or increasing pain or general discomfort.
6. It is a natural and safe process, both for the mother and the baby. Implantation bleeding does not, in itself, pose a risk of miscarriage or other similar problems.

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Author Bio: Hi to all. My name’s Jasmine Cooper and I live in Watford with my two sons and husband. I love writing blogs on pregnancy and parenting so expecting and new parents, don’t forget to follow my blog!