Understanding Bleeding in Early Pregnancy: Causes & What to Do
Implantation bleeding
* Light spotting or bleeding that occurs 10-14 days after conception
* Usually lasts for a few hours or days
* Can be accompanied by mild cramping
Threatened miscarriage
* Bleeding that occurs during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy
* Can be a sign of a miscarriage, but not always
* Other symptoms of a threatened miscarriage include cramping, lower back pain, and dizziness
Ectopic pregnancy
* A pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube
* Can cause severe bleeding and pain
* Is a medical emergency
Molar pregnancy
* A rare condition in which a fertilized egg grows into a mass of abnormal tissue instead of a fetus
* Can cause vaginal bleeding, nausea, and vomiting
* Is a medical emergency
If you are experiencing bleeding during early pregnancy, it is important to see your doctor right away to determine the cause.
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