difference between period blood and bleeding
Summary. 1  A period occurs when a femaleâs body sheds the lining of the uterus every 28 days. Implantation bleeding occurs in a pregnant woman when the egg travels into the uterus and into the lining. 2  Implantation bleeding occurs at the normal time a period occurs, yet the blood is dark red with a brown tint.
The primary difference between implantation bleeding and menstruation is the flow. Bleeding caused by implantation is very light and will stay light. For many women, menstruation starts off light and gets heavier over time. Bleeding from implantation will not cause blood clots like normal menstruation.
Implantation bleeding often causes spotting or off-and-on bleeding for about one or two days. This differs from a menstrual cycle, which normally lasts between four to seven days. Cramping severity: Both menstruation and implantation bleeding can cause cramping, but cramps from your period feel much more intense.
Menstruation and implantation bleeding can both cause cramping and pain. Menstrual cramps are generally more intense than cramps caused by implantation. If you are experiencing light or faint cramps that never increase in intensity and light pink or brown discharge, this is a good indication of implantation bleeding.