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Can implantation bleeding be characteried by dark red blood?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: The bleeding form implantation.Can vary from bright red to very dark brown or even black. The appearance of the blood is related to how quickly it comes out. Fresh blood is red, older blood gets progressively darker.

Dr Hillard agreed

Answered 6/10/2016

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