Its unlikely to resemble a period because of how light the bleeding is.
It may appear similar to vaginal discharge in terms of the amount produced.
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How Long Does Implantation Bleeding Last?
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Implantationbleeding can last for a couple of hours to three days.
If the bleeding lasts longer than three days, it is likely resulting from your period or something else.
In the process, it may break down some blood vessels and cause bleeding.
However, the two have some stark differences in flow, color, and duration.
Typical periods tend to start heavier and lighten over a few days to a week.
Implantation bleeding is always light, from the time it starts to the time it stops.
How Common is Implantation Bleeding?
According to the American Pregnancy Association, roughly one-third of pregnant people will experience implantation bleeding.
What Does Implantation Bleeding Look Like?
Implantation bleeding will appear pinkish, brown, or dark brown andspotty.
In contrast, a period will be heavier, redder, and come with more cramps than implantation bleeding.
If you do get cramps and implantation bleeding at the same time, the pain will be very mild.
Some test give results six days before your period is expected to start.
American Pregnancy Association.What is Implantation Bleeding?
Baptist Health.What Does Implantation Bleeding Look Like?
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.Implantation bleeding or your period?
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UK National Health Service.Signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
