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If you\u2019re thinking and hoping that you\u2019re pregnant, it can come as an unwelcome surprise to have what may appear to be the start of your period. But all is not lost! It\u2019s possible that what you mistake for menstruation bleeding<\/strong> is in fact implantation bleeding<\/strong>, also called implantation spotting <\/strong>(as it\u2019s not such a bleeding). If this is the case, far from losing heart, you can take it as a sign that your hopes are indeed about to be fulfilled. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important for you to be able to recognise the differences between implantation and menstrual bleeding.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will explain what implantation bleeding is, when and why it occurs and we\u2019ll try to answer the most common questions we encounter, such as how long does implantation bleeding last<\/strong>? And most importantly of all, what is implantation bleeding?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is implantation bleeding?<\/h2>\n

Implantation spotting is a light bleed that can happen between six and 12 days after conception. Conception, the point at which egg and sperm meet and fuse into a single cell called a zygote, normally takes place in one of the fallopian tubes. Over the next few days, the zygote\u2019s cells start to multiply as it makes its way down the fallopian tube towards the uterus. It takes six to 12 days to complete the journey, and for the cells to have multiplied to the point where they have become an embryo which is able to burrow itself into the lining of the womb.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When it implants into the womb lining, the embryo can rupture small blood vessels. This is not dangerous, and heals spontaneously, but can cause a light bleed. This is the implantation of the embryo, the moment when pregnancy truly starts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What does implantation bleeding look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The blood is usually brown, pinkish or black. It can be very light and sometimes consists only of a few spots.<\/p>\n

How long does implantation bleeding last?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike a normal period, implantation spotting is normally very brief, lasting only one or two days. This is the time it can take for the embryo to complete the process of implanting into the lining of the uterus.<\/p>\n

What are the differences between implantation bleeding and a normal period?<\/strong><\/p>\n