Could this possibly be implantation bleeding?

[katie00619]

I get my period every 32 days like clockwork, i'm never early and i'm never late. AF is due on the 19th, but I started bleeding on the 10th. My period has been much lighter than usual (I have VERY heavy periods, going through a pad or tampon every hour) and I've only had to use 1 pad every day. The other weird thing is that it keeps going on and off. I'll bleed for a few hours and then stop for a few hours. Last night (the 13th) it stopped completely. Still nothing this morning. I got a couple drops of blood about an hour ago, but nothing since. Is it possible that this is implantation bleeding, or just a very unusual period? I am a sexually active 18 year old and I have sex every day using the withdrawal method.

[stacey10]

yes, some women have spotting which is what your describing, it can be a brown discharge as well, as this is old blood from the implantation, some women experience what they think is a light period around the time their periods are due, and still be pregnant, this is from there not being enough hcg in their system to stop a small bleed but enough to keep the pregnancy going, I would test doing a hpt when you due if your period has not arrived and go from there

[Clysta]

No--implantation bleeding is NOTHING like a period. Or any form of flow. There are many other reasons to bleed beyond a period and implantation, most women just don't know the others. You need to wait at least 2 weeks since you last had sex and take a pregnancy test.

You and your partner actually need to sit down and discuss if you're ready for children both mentally and financially. If not, you need to get on birth control and use protection. Children are not something that should just be lightly thrown around.

[katie00619]

We're not trying to get pregnant, but we're not really trying to avoid it at this point. So it is possible that implantation can last a few days?

[stacey10]

this could be implantation bleeding, as the above post says it will be best to wait until the 19 tand do a hpt, and the withdrawal method is def not a reailable way to avoid pregnancy

[nandi_wandi]

The withdrawal method is not one to count on. If you arent ready for a baby, weigh your options for BC. There are many kinds to find whats best for you. Implantation bleeding is not very reliable to see if you are pregnant. Wait 2 weeks and take an ept with first morning urine to find out.