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Ovulation bleeding or implantation bleeding, how to know the difference?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Timing: Ovulation bleeding occurs occurs at midcycle 2 weeks before the next period. Implantation bleeding occurs a week before the period. Both of these types of bleeding are uncommon.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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A member asked:

Ovulation bleeding or implantation bleeding, how to know the difference?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Seth Derman answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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