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Q: Metrorrhagia & implantation bleeding

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 7th, 2007

Okay well you woudl think after having 2 kids I would know this.. my last period was on Jan. 18th ( I am trying to get pregant again) well I started to have some bleeding on Feb. 5, and have for about 2 days now but thers is not all the time and have no bloating or cramping I don't know if this is implantion bleeding or if it is a really early period.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 22nd, 2007

Getting Pregnant Answer A2338

In medical circles, doctors believe that “implantation bleeding” does not exist. If this bleeding that you are experiencing is not caused by your period (menstruation), then it is called metrorrhagia. Metrorrhagia is not a sign of pregnancy but can be sign of a disturbed pregnancy. In your case, it doesn't seem that you can be pregnant because your last period was on the 18th of January.
Metrorrhagia can be due to hormonal disturbances (functional bleeding), an infection or tumor (organic bleeding).
You can visit your gynecologist to identify the true reason for metrorrhagia.

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