Implantation bleeding????

by Josey
(Texas)

My last period was October 23rd and ends oct. 25th, OK my cycle always is of 21 days, by nov. 6 I stared with very light blood no flowing but everytime I used the restroom I see it in the toilet paper! but now is nov. 9 and I still have that blood when i wipe myself. My period is supposed to come on nov. 15, could this be implantation bleeding????? Thank you!

Reply from Julie - New baby and beyond

Hi Josey,

If you normally have a cycle of 21 days, you would normally ovulate 12-16 days before your period begins. In theory this would mean that you would ovulate between day 6 and day 10 of your cycle (although every woman is different and there are always different factors to take into consideration)

Implantation bleeding normally occurs a around week to a few days before your period is due. It can last for a few hours or a few days. From basic calculations this could well be implantation bleeding, although spotting or light bleeding could happen for many other reasons too.

If you are worried then do go and see your doctor, otherwise you could do an early pregnancy test. Some tests can be taken before your period is due if you feel that you cannot wait (although occasionally these can give false results) Or you could just wait it out until your period is due, and see if you miss.

Please review this page - Implantation bleeding.


If this spotting does continue for a while, you may best to get yourself checked out, just to be safe. Hope this helps a little.

Lots of luck
Julie.