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How to tell if i'm having implantation bleeding or old blood from period before?

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Dr. Kiran Medasani answered

Hard to tell: Often times without additional testing, it is hard to differentiate between implantation bleeding and menstrual bleed just by history alone.

Answered 7/11/2014

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A member asked:

How to tell if i'm having implantation bleeding or old blood from period before?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kiran Medasani answered

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