Contents:
- Medical Video: How common is bleeding during first trimester(early pregnancy)? Is it normal? Dr. Sreeja Rani
- Characteristics of menstrual blood spots
- Characteristics of blood spots as a sign of pregnancy
- How to distinguish blood spots
Medical Video: How common is bleeding during first trimester(early pregnancy)? Is it normal? Dr. Sreeja Rani
What is the difference between pregnant and menstrual blood spots? Many women experience blood spots, especially close to the menstrual schedule. However, it is rather difficult for some women to know the difference between a sign of pregnancy blood spots, or blood spots on menstruation.
Normal blood spots occur during the menstrual cycle, but can also occur early in pregnancy. This is called implantation bleeding. If you do not know how to distinguish between pregnant and menstrual spots, see the explanation in the following article.
Characteristics of menstrual blood spots
Menstruation lasts two to seven days, normally. The resulting blood spots are bright red, and the blood coming out can also be a lump. Under normal circumstances, women need menstrual pads or tampons at least every three hours. However, if you have to change pads every hour, immediately consult a doctor. This is because the bleeding can be an indicator of the underlying medical condition. You also need to be vigilant if bleeding continues for more than eight days.
Characteristics of blood spots as a sign of pregnancy
Spots during pregnancy or commonly called implantation bleeding, occur when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of your uterus. Fertilization will move the way to the uterus and cause friction in the uterine wall. This gives rise to mild and harmless bleeding.
These spots are usually brown or pink. You need to be vigilant if the blood that comes out is not in the form of spots, but with enough volume. It could be that the bleeding is a sign of a serious problem in your pregnancy (if you really are pregnant), or on the health of your body. As many as 30 percent of pregnant women reported experiencing bleeding spots that usually occur early in their pregnancy, usually in the first 3 months of pregnancy.
How to distinguish blood spots
Menstrual spots: Spots during pregnancy occur in only one to two days. Unlike the menstrual blood spots that occur within approximately seven days. Spots during pregnancy do not contain blood clots like those that often appear during menstruation.
Different colors: If the menstrual blood usually appears bright red and looks fresh, the blood spots of the pregnancy are brownish red in color. Pregnant blood spots due to implantation are also occasionally red, but more often appear brown or pink.
Pain that is felt: Pregnant and menstrual blood spots usually cause stomach cramps, however cramps due to menstruation will feel stronger. Mild cramps that never increase in severity can be a sign of being pregnant, especially if accompanied by the appearance of pink or brownish blood spots.
