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Is it possible for the fetus to implant a few days before you notice some spotting?

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Sure, but...: The little guy (or girl) is not a fetus at that time. It's called an embryo, and is only a clump of a few cells that contain the magic of life. The cells keep dividing and then look like a ball of cells, and implants into the lining of the uterus. After another 6 weeks or so, it's called a fetus, and also has developed humanoid forms by then.

Answered 5/10/2016

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Ended my bc pack 3 days ago. Had light bleeding last night but it stopped. No blood today. Just light brown spotting. Is thin implant bleed or mensi?

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I got the nexplanon implant in May 2021, which stopped my periods. A few days ago I noticed I was spotting. My vaginal opening is also a bit itchy. Could this be from the implant? I am also sexually active with one person. Maybe an STD?

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I had implant inserted on the 27/05/19 and I have not had unprotected sex since the insertion and now I have been spotting for 13 days, is it normal?

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I'm prgnt but still bled wen i was due a period 10 days after implant spotting cud my dates b calculated wrong like my last prgncy as it's same patern?

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