Implantation Bleeding: A Sign Of Pregnancy? What Could It Mean?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses implantation and if implantation bleeding or spotting could be a sign you are pregnant. She also discusses the menstrual cycle and how your hormone levels change leading up to the implantation window. It's also important to know that mid-cycle bleeding or spotting could indicate something else.
Questions Answered:
When does implantation occur?
What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?
What normally happens during ovulation?
What happens during implantation?
What symptoms can implantation cause?
What is implantation bleeding like?
What are progesterone symptoms?
When can you take an at home pregnancy test?
What does mid-cycle spotting mean if you’re not pregnant?
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[@Olivia-nd6mu]

I am 40 and I think I had implantation bleeding on day 13 or 14 DPO. I haven’t gotten my period yet. I’m afraid to take a pregnancy test bc I always get negatives. I am currently 6 days late on my period. Gonna give it a few more days and take a test if I still haven’t gotten my period. Hoping and praying for a baby. 💕🎉

[@bashercleaner863]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@alisha2745]

I'm 36, and I had implantation 12 dpo, I believe, but then had brown discharge 2 days later . My period is late 2 days late. I'm afraid to test , I'll wait to test

[@amyhassan5103]

Any updates? Praying for you❤

[@alisha2745]

@amyhassan5103 Yes, I'm pregnant 💖🙏🏽💕🥳. I found out I tested when I was 3 days late (16dpo ). I had a positive .

[@dbooth23]

I’m 31 and noticed spotting today (4/26/24) which is 12 dpo for me. Praying it goes well. Wishing the best for all of you as well.

[@pearlwright1928]

Excellent information! The doctor explains things so clearly. I love the education I am receiving each time I watch another video!

[@cmmrris1]

Most informative video I have found on this. And I love all the extra tid bits about what also could be effecting mid cycle bleeding. As I have had this off and on for the last 4 years.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

So glad this gave you some clarity!

[@cmmrris1]

25% of people experiencing this sounds like a very accurate number because I have had 4 pregnancies and I only experienced this bleeding 1 time out of those 4.

[@nalyn213]

Come here to know, watching the video. I've been light spotting since 7dpo, now at 14dpo and 1st day of my missed period, took some Pregnancy Test but still negative. Still praying for us to be blessed to have a baby🙏

[@Fidofie]

I see many places online claiming that checking your cervix during the luteal phase is a good way to tell if you are pregnant; a high and soft cervix means pregnant, a low and firm means not pregnant. What is your take on this?

[@lanaa198]

I had brown spotting during TWW it turned out to be ectopic pregnancy unfortunately.

[@sarahwall8160]

Hi , I had spotting when I was 6dpo but when I wiped after a bowel action is this possible ? Iv had cramping ever since very light thanks !

[@juicy3127]

How long can it really last some day one to 3 days I had bad cramping on one side bad

[@rosamoreno4794]

I am learning so much at the age of 46. As a matter of fact, I will be doing my 1st ever ovulation test on 11/01st, 10 days after starting my period. I was on BC pills for 27.5 yrs and got off of them Jan 2023.

[@GoddessEnergy333]

💗💗💗

[@rosamoreno4794]

UPDATE: I took my Ovulation test and I was a clear Positive for 4 days, 11/06/23 through 11/09/23. I was Negative when I started testing on 11/01/23 and negative again on 11/10/23.

[@reinemazidath5466]

​@@rosamoreno4794❤❤❤

[@AarieH]

Update

[@CloculusVr]

Don't you think this is little to old, no disrespect

[@charity8422]

I’m postpartum and I thought I was getting my first period. I wiped pink once and then for 2 days after, I had an orange yellow spotting/very very light discharge. Could this be implantation bleeding?

[@maemillan_]

I am 8dpo and I haven’t experienced spotting. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. I am also wondering if I’m going to get pregnant this month since I did have a miscarriage a month ago. I got my first period on the 4th of October and was tracking my ovulation. Fingers crossed I am pregnant. I do have a few symptoms so that’s keeping me hopeful.

[@1992MarieLisa]

I'm in a similar situation to you. I've had symptoms but started getting spotting which started of brown/ pink but now its a bit more red tinted. I'm very conused! I had a missed miscarriage and have had my first period but technically missed ovulation by 2 days but had loads of egg white discharge. Do you have an update?

[@GabrielaPepe-nm6wg]

Dr Natalie, my husband and i’s “normal” time for the deed is about once a week, we’ve been trying for baby #2 for a year now with no success. According to my tracking we’ve done it before, during, or after my spike in lh levels. Is once a week enough to truly conceive or should we consider doing it more during my fertile week? I have an apt with my doctor next week and I would love if you could help me know what to ask her in regards to my fertility or any testing you would recommend or any tips in general for my situation. I am 33 years old and had my first at 30. Thank you and I appreciate all your videos! 💕🙏🏼

[@miyanawilson9325]

You should be trying everyday if you can during your fertile days if not everyday every other day Atleast

[@bridgetdinsmore7031]

😊

[@BethanyJukkala]

My cycle is extremely irregular. I had an IUI done on 3/15.. I just started spotting, I dont know if this is implantation bleeding or if its just my period starting since I am technically on day 27 of my period.. It wasnt a regular period though it was started because of Clomid... any advice for this?

[@ashleymarie1512]

I started spotting when I would wipe on Saturday and then light bleeding yesterday and it’s a week early from period. No cramps and no normal PMS before symptoms. Except now that I’ve spotted and lightly bled I’m nauseous. Tired. And breast tenderness. This information helped a lot because I didn’t know if it was period or implantation.

[@GoddessEnergy333]

💗💗💗

[@drioladega2607]

What happened? I am bleeding 7days dpo. I saw my gynecologist today , did an ultrasound. She said its early to determine if its implantation and had no other explanation as to why I am bleeding. I only have mild cramps and no other PMS symptoms

[@lindajane9150]

Was you pregnant

[@RV1701]

Any updates?

[@MelsMindMeld]

I also have light bleeding a week after of my menstruation. Don't have an idea

[@Mychelle97sunshine]

I had a baby a month ago my child is 1 month old I started having pinkish spotting today with lower stomach cramps like dual mild cramps I didn’t wait 6 weeks…can that be a sign of pregnancy because when I wipe it’s not bloody just a pinkish light stain on the tissue… my period length is usually 3 to 4 days

[@tangecholima]

Hi doc can i ask question im very stress,i had a regular 28 day cycle,does implantation bleeding on day 28?i using birth control pills for 5 fiver years,then i stop,now when my period day come,which is always the day 28 of my cycle according to my FLO chart,the bleeding was just spot,just like an implantation bleed,is that normal?

[@deogratias6337]

I'm 8 months postpartum after having my first baby last September. I've been breastfeeding which has been preventing my cycle from returning. So technically the date of my last period would be 12/20/22. But last week and the week before I noticed what seemed to be a return of mucus. I was checking body temp every morning and May 1st is when it rose from average (ovulation). Today (May 8) I've been feeling mild cramping and started spotting. During my first pregnancy I had implantation cramps but no blood. So now im just trying to figure out if this is implantation bleeding, a failed implantation, or the return of my period.

[@angellee945]

How do you calculate ovulation with a 33-45day cycle i never know when i do but the 3 times I've gotten pregnant is 3days before my period or 3days after

[@user-gj2si8nk7u]

I took a pregnancy test n it came positive but now im experiencing a bleeding is it normal

[@bindiyapradeesh5267]

Hi my age is 30 amh level is 0.01 am from India. Is there any chance to get pregnant naturally? Doctor suggested IVF

[@nepptina]

Is regular implantation cramping without pregnancy normal? I’m TTC for my second and for the past 3 months I’ve had the cramping on one side around day 14 and then cramping on day 22 and then getting my period regularly on day 30. I haven’t had spotting and my next appointment with my doc is after 6 months of trying so I don’t know if the regular day 22 cramping is a reason to call her sooner. My first was a c section which also makes me wonder if it has to do with my uterus having a lot of scar tissue or something

[@cmmrris1]

She mentioned some other things that could be causing the mid cycle bleeding at the very end. Such as hormonal imbalances, or fibroids. I would say it’s worth a appointment.

[@amyann47]

I had a miscarriage 5 weeks ago and a d&c. 2 days ago had cramping and very light pink spotting/almost imperceptible. Still negative pregnancy tests. I feel like I’m flying blind. When would a test be positive after implantation bleeding?

[@alleahmaenaval8200]

Same question please

[@1verytiredmumma665]

THANK YOU!! This was explained so well. I got a BFP at 6DPO and today 7dpo I'm spotting brown when wiping. Never had it last pregnancies so I thought miscarriage.

[@ambarzohra6380]

Is it possible to experience implantation bleeding as a sign of failed implantation, I spotted 7 DPO for 2 days light pink then brown, then sadly never received a positive test and had my period after 12 days :( can’t trust the signs anymore

[@Victoria-gd4bw]

Were you pregnant?

[@ambarzohra6380]

I had this two months in a row and wasn’t pregnant. The month it worked I had no bleeding at all. I’m convinced it was failed implantation those 2 occasions

[@user-McQveen]

After 49 days and I started bleeding? Can I be pregnant? Or what it means.

[@aizahs.3672]

Just got my spotting today and am hoping it’s not the start of my period although it feels like it. Accompanied with nausea, food aversions and breast tenderness, really hoping this cycle is it!

[@aizahs.3672]

NO. I had my period 😫

[@lisagule9874]

​@@aizahs.3672aww, I'm sorry. Don't stop trying darling ❤❤

[@Kaydeleon]

How about now??? I hope and pray for you to have a little one!!!

[@Hey_its_Santana]

At 10 dpo I had a little bit of light pink spotting and cramps but it stopped. Today I'm 11 dpo test is bfn. Hopefully soon I'll get a bfp.

[@j-baby628]

I'm pregnant and first time trying to be mum, and since 3days i have lower cramp but not verymuch it will hold and leave me but today wen i pee i saw jst little small thick block like 3pieces and am scared if am not losing my pregnancy 🤰 please hlp me am scared doctor

[@eBaySellerAccountsForSale]

How about mine its 4 baby I had but all 3 babies is miscourage I,not I got spotting brown just now start again in 10days before I got a dark spotting also I'm nearly 2months pregnant

[@KMichaelYo]

I needed this. I’m in my 2week wait and it’s been tough. I’m spotting but with thick egg white mucus. Not just blood.

[@GoddessEnergy333]

💗💗💗

[@MunyDongBangTan]

How's it going for you?

[@KMichaelYo]

@@MunyDongBangTanim 26 weeks pregnant! Haha

[@allishanicole2433]

@@KMichaelYo congratulations!! 🎉 I need some answers pls I have period rn but I don’t know if it’s spotting and every wipe I see egg white mucus what is this mean?

[@KMichaelYo]

@@allishanicole2433 from what I understand egg white mucus is a good sign!! You usually have that during ovulation and it goes away towards your period. Stay positive!

[@caitlinbasile2723]

I'm 9dpo I didn't ovulation peak until cd39 tho I'm having Lil pink bleeding and Lil cramping. Hoping this is implantation bleeding

[@dwarfm8562]

I had alot of pregnancy symptoms for a couple weeks, nausea, breast tenderness, etc, and were very consistant, but i felt cramps and i started bleeding on the day i expected my period(which always starts on the same day every month) what does this mean?

[@mariana88881]

Pms

[@kazumiUladyc]

Hello Doctor Crawford thanks for this information.. but i have concern about my situation right now. In my 8 weeks i got heavy bleed down in underwear its looks brown blood ..day 1 i took a pregnancy test and it was negative im so afraid but i didn't feel bad inside my body. Yesterday i also try beta hcg and it was 2.40 i know its negative. But still now oct 26 im on 10weeks but i haven't been in tvs ultrasound im really afraid now. My body seems im pregnant cause everything changed my breast and my belly.

[@digit1crash420]

I have taken two home tests with results of positive on both I have very sore breasts and am 2 weeks late for my period. But I have recently started cramping and having bleeding does this mean the pregnancy tests are false

[@alleahmaenaval8200]

Hi I have cramps for over 2 weeks after our last intrrcourse which is on January 18. And never get a period on the month of January. last January 27 out of worries I test for pregnancy using diffirent brands and shows negative result, then last January 29 did blood pregnancy test which also shows negative results lts, I was alteady advice thag it was too soon to get tested. Last week Feb 5 I starts to bleed and the cramps become severed, I went for a check up and requested an ultrasound but they didn't see anything on my uterus. I just wanted to know if its still normal the bleeding already stop as well but the pain and cramps as still there. Is it possible that I am really pregnant?

[@bridgetdinsmore7031]

😊😅😅😅😅😅week before my period I've had brown 🟤 spotting for about. Two days with slight cramps in the middle of my stomach. Sometimes a sharp azz pain wheeew and. My boyfriend has a rude awakening

[@bridgetdinsmore7031]

When would. I test be the best time I'm sure it wasn't. A period

[@bridgetdinsmore7031]

What have you found out ma 😮. What happened to ou😊😅😮😮🎉😊

[@user-cw1do5ex4s]

Pls I had my period on 16 of October and the 1 of November am 😢bleeding

[@LisaJason-ni9ig]

My niece jasmine is have a hard time getting pregnant

[@AlexStrebe]

Hey i started bleeding 12 days after my last period and 14 to 18 days before my next and it started off as a light pink and just turned into dark red almost brown color and its been two days and i got some stringy clots on the last tampon i used and its not really enough to fill a tampon but idk if its implantation bleeding or my period coming but its so early for a period so i dont know could anyone give me some advice?

[@judyjude9902]

So r u pregnant or not I want to know because I have same situation

[@tk6061]

I’m 10 DPO and my period is due tomorrow. Yesterday I started spotting pink / brown but I have two negative tests. Hoping it’s not my period that starts tomorrow

[@savannah05975]

Any update i also spotting but brown ang negative test

[@tk6061]

I got my period…but optimistic to try this next cycle

[@BaibaSK92]

Been trying for over 3 years since miscarriage and d&c and haven’t been able to conceive since. Not sure if it has anything to do with D&C or not but been thinking that it might have left some scar tissue or something i don’t know what else to do

[@playgirlaya7444]

would you like me to recommend you a fertility oil ive been seeing good reviews on it from tons of people that got there dream baby’s from taking it ! i’ll find it for you if you would like

[@rosalove9496]

I started experiencing light pink spotting and cramping 1 day AFTER my period. And my period was 3 days longer than usual. I’m so confused

[@Suchifrfr]

Any update? Currently facing the same problem :(

[@lanisessence2875]

that’s how mines was. I kept testing negative. Till one day my bf said you look pregnant. so took a test they told me I was 6 weeks😂. So, I guess it depends on your body and hormones. I didn’t show up for anything till i hit almost 7 weeks

[@yasminelnagar7031]

I took a pregnancy test yesterday out of curiosity because my period was late and it came back positive but today I’m experiencing implantation bleeding…is that normal?

[@krystalwebb6422]

im wondering the same! Took multiple tests (early detect ones) 3 days ago and was positive but today getting what I think is implantation bleed

[@krystalwebb6422]

I was :( but it ended up being ectopic and I had to have surgery to have my tube removed because it ruptured :( worst week of my life! @@jessesouls69

[@GlamourGoddess2U]

Update

[@spiritualhem_]

I had a 3 day bleed which I thought was my period but it wasn’t my normal bleeding flow so I have to go to the doctor today to see if I am pregnant. Plus my cycle never is that short

[@mia-js1gd]

I’m having this rn !!! and my cramps on the first day were sooo much worse I felt like I couldn’t stand up , please are you pregnant ?

[@IeashaCollins-bn3qg]

I suppose to got my birth control shot 7 months ago I star spotting 3 days ago brown and pink then bright red, with egg white discharge. I have on a pads its not Soaking it, for 2 days i didn’t have on a pad but i was spotting and hurting feeling like something in my room. At first i only saw it on tissue but not heavy, to this day suppose aint heavily.

[@aliciaeinemann]

I started light bleeding a week after a missed period??

[@Suchifrfr]

Any update? Currently facing the same thing..

[@achujob4481]

Any update

[@Suchifrfr]

@@achujob4481 for me.. I’d got my period two months ago. But im now 6.5 weeks pregnant and had no implantation bleeding

[@KristenBruynell]

I had spotting first of march and my period is 3 days late . I’ve been having cramps and headaches tender breast. I’m not sure what is up . Me and my husband had unprotected sex February 17,18 I’m just not sure. I’ve had mood swings and there if someone can help out I appreciate it

[@RuchiSadani]

Were u pregnant?

[@KristenBruynell]

@@RuchiSadani no

[@ceishaasher5947]

My last period was September 17 thru the 20th. And so far I haven't got my period BUT I noticed spotting on the 2nd and 3rd. It wasn't heavy or clotty and I barely noticed it but that would have been day 16 in my cycle. if I counted that as a period but it keeps randomly happening of just spotting every once in a while and then if I dont count it as a period then I'm like 12 days late but tests are negative. Not exactly sure what's going on. 😕

[@ceishaasher5947]

Sooo I just took a test today and got a faint positive on 2 tests. 😮 kinda confused mostly cuz of my period being weird.

[@myexclusiveelife8759]

@@ceishaasher5947 update ?

[@tastenewrecipes]

I’m going through the same thing as you omg. I’m considering to go to the doctor to get HCG blood test done. If your tests are positive, even faintly, it means you are pregnant. Congrats!

[@kitecorbin3914]

Thank you! I am four days late and am having only very light brown spotting. I've taken a pregnancy test but they all say negative. If my spotting is still light I will retest in a few days.

[@tastenewrecipes]

@@kitecorbin3914 I went to the doctor to do HCG blood test (to see if I’m pregnant) & it was negative

[@asianikalewis2452]

Im 11dpo and im spotting i think its implantation bleeding

[@seoexpertshohel]

[@yomairamartinez6078]

3day missed period started bleeding woke up with cramps, 9am🩸. Scared to take this test early morning 3:21am NY time 🫠