Question 1

what is the difference between menstrual bleeding and bleeding during pregnancy? i'm confused. i had my period and it was normal and it took 5 days.

Accepted Answer

A positive test: The answer is simple - the difference is a positive home pregnancy test. If your pregnancy test is negative then this is menstrual bleeding. If the test is positive then this is bleeding during pregnancy and prompt evaluation by a doctor is warranted.

Question 2

what is the difference between menstrual bleeding, and spotting?

Accepted Answer

Quantity ; timing: Menstrual bleeding describes the time around when your period/menses is expected. Spotting can be light during menses or at any time throughout the cycle.

Question 3

how to tell the difference between menstrual bleeding and vaginal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Periods/vag bleeding: Vaginal bleeding during menstruation usually come regularly every month every 28 to 30 days apart.
If there is vaginal bleeding inbetween the periods it may be called abnormal vaginal bleeding and may be due to some abnormal condition.

Question 4

how can you tell the difference between menstrual bleeding and uti bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual bleeding: are you using a tampon?  Does it burn when you have to pee?  Clean yourself off very well before you go to urinate that can help you determine if it is menstrual or urinary

Question 5

if a woman gets her period not pregnant? right? what is the difference between menstrual bleeding and implatation bleeding? thanks..

Accepted Answer

Difficult to tell: Bleeding patterns can vary from woman to woman.  Most of the time it's difficult to tell the difference between a normal period and 1st trimester bleeding based solely on appearance.  You should perform a home pregnancy test to see if you are pregnant.  This is a quick and accurate way to distinguish between the two.  If you are pregnant and bleeding, you should see your doctor immediately.

Question 6

how do you know the difference between uti bleeding and menstrual bleeding? one day im bleeding next day and next im not.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Uti bleeding is with urination, and typically has additional symptoms like pain with urination, frequency, and urgency. Menstrual bleeding is not related to urination and may be associated with menstrual cramping. If in doubt, a urine analysis would be helpful.

Question 7

is it possible to get a very light menstrual bleeding during your first week of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Theory vs Reality: Theoretically someone who is pregnant can have minor bleeding, but that is not the norm.  Viable pregnancy end vaginal bleeding most if not all of the time in reality.

Question 8

i had pregnancy symptoms of week 1-2.
can you get a bleeding during this period? for what reasons? how to differentiate from menstrual bleeding?

Accepted Answer

The first: Thing to know is if you are pregnant.  Get a pregnancy test.  People can have bleeding early in pregnancy, doesn't mean your gonna miscarry but the fundamental question is whether u r pregnant.

Question 9

flu like symptoms while menstrual bleeding-possible pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No, : If you are having your period then you are not pregnant. Take care.

Question 10

how to differentiate between menstrual bleeding and vaginal bleeding(which happens during pregnancy)?. please help me as i am really worried.

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test: If you have a positive pregnancy test in about a week and another a week later you will have your answer.

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What is the difference between menstrual bleeding and bleeding during pregnancy? i'm confused. i had my period and it was normal and it took 5 days.

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What is the difference between menstrual bleeding, and spotting?

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How to tell the difference between menstrual bleeding and vaginal bleeding?

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How can you tell the difference between menstrual bleeding and uti bleeding?

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If a woman gets her period not pregnant? right? what is the difference between menstrual bleeding and implatation bleeding? thanks..

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How do you know the difference between uti bleeding and menstrual bleeding? one day im bleeding next day and next im not.

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Is it possible to get a very light menstrual bleeding during your first week of pregnancy?

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I had pregnancy symptoms of week 1-2. can you get a bleeding during this period? for what reasons? how to differentiate from menstrual bleeding?

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Flu like symptoms while menstrual bleeding-possible pregnancy?

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How to differentiate between menstrual bleeding and vaginal bleeding(which happens during pregnancy)?. please help me as i am really worried.

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