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Whenever the period of pregnancy begins, a woman has to take care of two lives, i.e., the life of the baby and the other life is herself. A woman has to take a lot of precautions and observe whatever the way her body is functioning and showing signs for various changes.
Spotting is one of those early sign of pregnancy where most of the women ignore it and take it casually. Many women neglect it and think that it is due to their periods. This article gives an overview of spotting at various stages of pregnancy, its representation in early pregnancy, if you should take a pregnancy test while spotting or not, differences between period spotting and pregnancy spots. So, let’s get started with the topic.
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You should always observe the colour of spots so that you can tell it to your doctor and he can diagnose you with further steps accordingly. The colour of the spotting depends upon the time taken by the blood to exit the body from the vagina. A fresh spotting is light or dark in a red colour. Sometimes spotting also gets brown due to oxidation. The older the blood spotting, the more it gets brown. When the blood gets mixed with other components in the vagina, then the spotting is pink or orange in colour.
Implantation bleeding is one kind of bleeding that happens during early pregnancy. It generally takes place 10-14 days following conception, in other words, just about the time of your missed monthly chums. The implantation bleeding usually appears as light spotting. You might sometime notice it when u swipe down there with a tissue, or it may appear as a light stain in panty liners. However, you should evaluate the colour and consistency of the spotting. You should note its frequency as well. Your doctor will ask about these details.
[Read : Implantation Bleeding – What Are the Signs to Look Out For]
According to various studies, 20 percent of women experience spotting during their early months of pregnancy. Usually, the spotting occurs in the first few weeks of pregnancy. When you are not sure about the reason behind spotting, then you should consult a doctor. If you are sure that spotting is due to pregnancy, then it is not a matter of concern. Other factors that lead to spots are:
So, you should be sure about your pregnancy, and if you are not confirmed of the cause, you should immediately consult a doctor because spotting without pregnancy can be a matter of concern.
Spotting is due to the implantation of egg on the wall of the uterus. Women sometimes misunderstand spotting with regular menstruation. The duration of spots may differ from woman to woman. Almost one-third of women experience spotting during pregnancy. Feeling cramps and tiredness are common when an egg is implanting on the uterus lining.
It is usually suggested that one should take a pregnancy test after two weeks of sexual intercourse. Spotting occurs within six days after the eggs are fertilized. So, early pregnancy tests are a waste of time and may not give a positive result even if you are pregnant. The sensitivity of the test also varies, but you should take pregnancy tests after two weeks of intercourse. You should take pregnancy tests either on the first day of your missed period or after one week of spotting.
[Read : How Soon To Take The Home Pregnancy Test?]
Spotting brown indicates many things.
[Read : Is it Implantation Bleeding Spotting or Menstrual Period? Know the Difference]
While you are planning for pregnancy, you should always keep yourself updated with everything. Spotting is a very early sign of pregnancy, which is not at all a matter of concern, but still, a woman should take care of it.
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