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How to tell if my period is early or if it's implantation bleeding?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Likely breakthrough: It's almost never implantation bleeding, that is largely an internet myth. If - a big if - you actually get implantation bleed it woudl be about 6-7 days after ovulation, or about a week before your expected period.

Dr Abdullah agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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