More about implantation bleeding

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Registered: 03-05-2004
More about implantation bleeding
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Thu, 08-19-2004 - 5:58am
Okay, so I read the other post about spotting and implantation bleeding, but I just don't know what to do...

I have been on OTC-lo for about 6 months. During this time, I have NEVER had any spotting, even at the beginning. Everything just seemed to adjust pretty easily when I started it. Well, I am expecting AF August 22 or 23, and yesterday afternoon (18th) I noticed some brown spotting and this morning I have very little light pink spotting. I immediately freaked because my first thought was implantation bleeding because the last time I had IC was about 7 - 8 days ago. My fiance and I have either used condoms each time or he has pulled out. I have taken every pill on time all month within an hour window, but I have done that most months. Actually most other months there has probably been the entire 2 hour window. I haven't really changed any eating habits or exercise. My sleep schedule has been a little messed up, but that's all. Could that be the cause of my spotting, or could this be implantation bleeding. I am really worried about this. Any advice or reassurance would be much appreciated. I just don't understand how this could happen this month, but not every other month, and how it didn't happen in the beginning. Anyhow, please help me! I am really concerned about this.

SARA

 

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Registered: 08-16-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 9:05am
Don't freak out. Your body goes through lots of changes over time. Stress, sleeping, any of those things can have something to do with it. And sometimes, it just does funny things. Also, sounds like you have been super careful on top of taking your pill super carefully. I am here to tell you, I am not that careful and I have been on the pill for about 4 1/2 years and never gotten pregnant. So relax and wait for AF to show up, is my advice.
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Registered: 03-05-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 5:48pm
Thanks for your reply! Today, the spotting has increased to heavier dark red somewhat clotty bleeding. (sorry, tmi!) And I have been cramping all day long. Could this all just be my period coming early? It would be 4 - 5 days early. Thanks for any replies!!

SARA