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My wife has spots and now there is only few drops of blood , is it implantation bleed or period bleed. he is expecting periods now a days?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: Implantation bleeding is not really as common as the internet would have you believe. When it does happen it's usually 6-12 days after ovulation. A pregnancy test 7-10 days after unprotected intercourse is much more helpful. Implantation bleeding occurs exclusively in pregnant women.

Dr Abdullah agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

My wife has spots and now there is only few drops of blood , is it implantation bleed or period bleed. he is expecting periods now a days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Abdullah agreed

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