Can implantation bleeding be heavy?

[lisalisa64]

I'm 43 and TTC (first baby) - this morning i had what i thought might be implantation bleeding (pinkish or brown as it's always described, but then red appeared, more like a regular period, but still lighter than than regular flow. Still able to get by on just panty liners at the moment.  All other signs (ovulation timing, tiredness,etc.) seem to point to pregnancy.  Was wondering if heavier implantation bleeding could be common when you're over 40?  Thanks for any input.

[Lastminutemama]

Hi, Last wednesday I also had a light bleeding. It was just one drop and that was it! According to my scedule it's very likely it was an implantation bleeding (9th dpo) and it wasn't pinkish or brown as they describe, but red.
Implantation bleedings are rare, not every woman experience this. With my last pregnancy I didn't either so I have nothing to compare and I cannot tell you if implantations get heavier over 40. I hope for us we are pregnant indeed! Take care!

[melimeli]

I only have had implantation bleed with my first daughter.. I have had 4 pg..  it was a big gush of red blood.  I could feel it as a was walking and thought oh oh...  after that day there was nothing I thought it was af and then didn´t even know I was pguntil 4 months when I went in... I had gotten off the pill and just thought it messed up my cycle.  when I described the gush they had me go in for an ultrasound to see if I had passed part of the baby but everything was great she is now 11

[lawanb33]

I'm 43 ,when with my last pregnancy I had implantation bleeding for 4 days when I thought it was light period but. I never had implanting bleeding before only this last one but sadly I loss it at 8 wks. Not sure if the age is factor. Best wishes to you.

[peachsnapple]

I'm 38.  My implantation bleeding was medium flow with this pregnancy, especiallly the first and 3rd day.  I spotted lightly for 10 days total in a 2 week period, approximately 7-9 days after ovulation (couldn't pinpoint the exact day of ovulation).  RE mentioned possibility of early chemical pregnancy.  I am now starting 2nd trimester.  I think implantation bleeding presents differently in everyone and can vary between pregnancies (I had no bleeding in first pregnancy, just last year).  I don't know if bleeding gets heavier over 40.

[AshleysMom]

I've had implantation bleeding with four pregnancies.  With one, it seemed like my period was about to start with trace amounts of brownish blood - actually, it was kind of like sludge (sorry TMI) - for a few days.  The next two, there was just a TINY bit of the sludge for just one day, one incident.  I don't think I would have noticed it had I not been wearing a panty liner.  With this preg, I got a good wipe of red blood on the toilet paper at around 12dpo, after I had a BFP.  I'm not sure that one was implatation bleeding.

When will you test?  Good luck.

[lisalisa64]

Thanks for your comments...I took the hpt this morning - negative - but I think it's too early  to pick up. Still, it was a lighter period than usual.  I've read on other boards that the implantation bleeding can vary from one spot, to being similar to a regular period, which is encouraging...  Hm...

[babyblue20]

I'm 37 pregnant with baby #4. I never had implantation bleeding until this pregnancy. For me it was only a light pink spotting  for about a week. Then menstrual like cramps up until now and I'm 5 weeks preg. You may have taken the hpt too early. I took mine a week after the implantation spotting and got a BFP.

Good Luck!!  

[benetta]

Hi, I've just turned 40.  I am just coming to the end of the 2 week wait.  My period should have come 2 days ago- and is generally like clock work.  I did spot this morning with a couple of light red/pink spots.  And usually when I get my period, I get it full on!  This afternoon the bleeding is a little heavier and more like "period like"- darker blood -with some ...clumps (sorry TMI).  But it is still a much lighter flow than is normal for me.  I also have cramping- like menstruation cramps except much lower & lower back pain as well. (cramps are a normal period thing for me but the back pain is not).  I would simply accept that  that I'm not pregnant and have gotten my period,  but the flow is so much lighter (less in quantity) than my normal period!  It sounds as if it's too much blood to be implantation bleeding????   Has anyone have any implantation bleeding experiences that almost mimicked a period with a pregnancy?

[rainbowpixie]

im 21 and me and my girlfriend are trying to get pregnant.ive been tracking my cycle for months now and i know for a fact i had sex 2 days b4 ovulation i was 4 days late on my cycle but this morning i woke up nothing in pantyliner but when i wipped i had what appeared to be brownish red discarge  kinda light lighter than a normal period i havent really gotten severe cramps in my abdomin (abdomen) but in my very lower back i have gotten severe almost crippling pains does anyone think it could be implantation bleeping? i have not taken any tests yet

[Jenniferfer]

I have been looking for answers to your same question.  I am bleeding (not heavy) but not super lightly... and it is 4 days before my period.  I am ALWAYS every 28 days.. NEVER early.  I also had very sharp abdominal pains the last two days.  Day 1 reminded me of my period, but Day 2 (today) the blood is already turning brown.  I feel like this is NOT my period because it would last longer and be heavier.  Hopefully it IS implantation bleeding, but I am trying not to get my hopes up because it seems that most people only experience light bleeding.  

[adgal]

Typically implantation bleeding is just a tiny bit of either pink or brownish coloured blood.  It doesn't usually require a panty liner or anything, just a tiny bit.  It is however pretty common to have light spotting or bleeding around the time your period would normally be due.  There are a lot of different reasons this can happen, and a lot of times they can't give you any explanation at all.  However the good news is its common and usually the pregnancy progress' normally.  In a couple of days try an early pregnancy test, or see a Dr. for a blood test.  Good luck to you!!!

[baby_doll90]

hi im 18 and i was 7 days late on my period. the i wouke up and there was some light pink brownish discharge when i wiped and the next day (today) its gotten allittle heavyer but not my normal period its seem to lighten up a bit and whats weird is when i start my monthly its normaly full throtle and i dont lighten up for at least 8 days could this be implantaion bleeding bc i dont know what it is iv never exsperienced this before

[malena159]

I am a guest and i am not sure if i am pregnant or not. see i started my period on the 21st of september and ended on the 26th. Then on oct. 2, 2009 i had sex. I thuoght i was pregnant, but i am not so sure??? i am so confused. i never had a baby, and i am kind of scared. I am in fact really scared, i just want to go and cry!!! Today is Oct.23rd, 2009 and i started bleeding yesterday. I am not sure if it is implanttaion bleeding or just my period,but it is heavy,and i am having these real bad cramps.....and it feels like someone took a butcher knife and stabbed me in the stomach like 5 times. i am so scared. someone please help me!! I don't know how to tell if it could be a miscarriage or not??? It was like 6 or 7 days ago i went to the restroom and there was just spots on my panties like normal implantation bleeding. _confused_

[adgal]

The timing is right for this to be your period.  Experts say you cannot actually feel implantation take place.  Some women say they can but it is not a painful experience like you are describing (I have never felt it myself, but have not had anyone else say it hurts.)  Why don't you just take a home pregnancy test, then you will know for certain.  Try a first response with first morning urine.  I really don't think you are pregnant, but it will put your mind at ease.  Also, if your cramping is that painful, you really should see a Dr.  If the bleeding is heavier then filling one pad an hour, go to the ER.  Good luck to you.

[elle666]

Okay, well I'm 16 and have been with the same guy fr 2 years.

We've had alot of scares, but luckily, never gotten pregnant.

okay, so my period is due tomorrow, but came last night.
I never have any pms symptoms, but last night, I could not sleep as my back was so sore! when I got up this morning, I put a tampon in, 4 hours later, I took it out, and it had barely any blood on it! and when I wiped, there was no blood, so why did I have a really light, early period, that stopped after half a day??