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Does red blood mean it it your period and not implantation bleeding?

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Not necessarily: Implantation spotting can be red but very faint in natur. Heavier red flow is more likely menstrual in nature.

Answered 11/2/2015

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I don't know if I'm having a period or implantation. I've been bleeding 2-3 times a day for about 4-5 days. The blood is mostly bright red with clots.

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Is it implantation or period?Bleeding came 8 days before period normally does.Bleeding 2-3 times a day. Blood is red and at times brown and has clots.

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