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I think i might be experiencing implantation bleeding/spotting. it just started yesterday. how long should i wait to take a test?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Soon: You can take a pregnancy test when your period is due. By then it will certainly be positive if you have conceived.

Answered 2/7/2015

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I just had light pink/brownish spotting for about 2 days that just stopped without a flow following, could this be implantation bleeding? I had sex about 2 weeks ago?

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