HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Light Vaginal Spotting Signify Pregnancy?

I think that i may be pregnant im not suppose to start my period till this weekend and i started spotting very lightly yesterday its got a little heavier over night and i had unprotected sex with my husband 6 time in the last 2 weeks and my last period was Nov 3rd so my question is am i implantation bleeding because i feel pregnant but know im confused
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
Report Abuse
OBGYN 's  Response
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

Pregnancy symptoms can vary widely between women and the symptoms that we commonly associate with pregnancy like breast tenderness, bloating, mood changes, and spotting, can also because by hormone imbalances during an irregular menstrual cycle.

The most common sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period.
"Implantation bleeding" typically occurs midcycle right after your ovulation and is actually not very common. Spotting once a woman has a positive pregnancy test, in the early first trimester, is extremely common and happens in nearly 15% of all pregnant women.

So until your period actually is due to arrive and it is late, there is no reason necessarily to expect that your symptoms are caused by pregnancy. If you have no further bleeding around the time that you should've menstruated, then I would perform a urine pregnancy test that you can purchase over-the-counter.

I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that this advice was helpful.

Best wishes,

Dr. Brown
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Light Vaginal Spotting Signify Pregnancy?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Pregnancy symptoms can vary widely between women and the symptoms that we commonly associate with pregnancy like breast tenderness, bloating, mood changes, and spotting, can also because by hormone imbalances during an irregular menstrual cycle. The most common sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period. Implantation bleeding typically occurs midcycle right after your ovulation and is actually not very common. Spotting once a woman has a positive pregnancy test, in the early first trimester, is extremely common and happens in nearly 15% of all pregnant women. So until your period actually is due to arrive and it is late, there is no reason necessarily to expect that your symptoms are caused by pregnancy. If you have no further bleeding around the time that you should ve menstruated, then I would perform a urine pregnancy test that you can purchase over-the-counter. I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that this advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown