A 33-year-old member asked:
Is bleeding during early pregnancy common?
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Dr. David Doucetteanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: Bleeding from implantation, sensitive cervix, and from beneath the placenta are common causes. Of course, some bleeding is a sign of more ominous things like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, so a thorough evaluation is indicated, especially for persistent and/or measurable bleeding.
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Dr. Marcus Romanelloanswered
Emergency Medicine 20 years experience
Common but...: While common to have some spotting, it could signal a more serious issue. Be sure to schedule prenatal care right away.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Early pregnancy bleeding is save or not?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Common not normal: Bleeding in pregnancy is very common but is not normal. It should be promptly evaluated by your doctor. You need to confirm that you have a normal pregnancy located inside the uterus.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Is it common to have periods during early pregnancy?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: By definition you cannot have a period when you are pregnant. You can experience vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and this is not normal. Bleeding during pregnancy should be promptly evaluated by your doctor.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
What are the most common signs of early pregnancy?
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Dr. Kevin O'neilanswered
Urogynecology 30 years experience
Missed period: Missing your period, breast tenderness, fatigue, nausea and food cravings are all common early pregnancy signs.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Is some bleeding normal during early pregnancy?
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Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Possibly: When the pregnancy implants into the endometrial lining of your uterus you may have light bleeding. In addition, the cervix is often friable in pregnancy (irritated looking and bleeds easily). Sex, a pap, and vaginal exam may cause bleeding too. However, discuss your bleeding with your doctor as not all of it is normal.
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A member asked:
How early in pregnancy can you have decidual bleeding?
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Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Early: Decidual bleeding occurs when the pregnancy grows into the uterine wall. 25% of people will bleed in the first trimester but there are times when decidual bleeding is mistaken for the last menses; this is about a week or so after implantation.
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