Patient's question:
I have had my menstruation a few days earlier for the past few months. During this period, I had two sexual encounters, which I believe were not during ovulation. Now it's time for my period again, and I noticed coffee-colored discharge. The next day, I had fresh red blood similar to menstrual blood, but in small amounts. I'm not sure if it's my period.What kind of help do I need: What are the differences between implantation bleeding and menstruation?
Doctor's answer:
Menstrual bleeding is usually dark red, while implantation bleeding is brown or red. Additionally, the two can mainly be distinguished by the amount of bleeding. Implantation bleeding is generally very light and usually stops within 1-2 days. It is recommended to judge based on the menstrual cycle and the amount of bleeding. It is also advisable to monitor the menstrual cycle. If your period is delayed, you can take a pregnancy test.