Duration of an implantation bleeding
The duration of the implantation bleeding is usually very short. Usually only a single blood loss is noticed or the bleeding lasts for one day. In a few cases, small amounts of blood may be discharged over several days.
Associated symptoms of implantation bleeding
An implantation bleeding can be accompanied by abdominal pain. These can feel like menstrual pain, but are usually short-lived and usually less severe. Another symptom of implantation can be a pulling in the breasts or a change in the nipples.
Further symptoms only occur during pregnancy. These then include the typical pregnancy symptoms such as tiredness, vomiting, etc. When a fertilized egg cell implants in the lining of the uterus, the lining is slightly damaged, resulting in implantation bleeding.
This damage, like menstruation, can manifest itself in the form of abdominal pain and cramps. Since only a small part of the mucosa is affected during implantation bleeding and not the entire mucosa is shed, as is the case with menstruation, the symptoms are generally less severe and last only for one or a few days. If pain and cramps persist, a doctor should be consulted.
In the woman’s pelvis, the uterus is held in place by various ligaments. These ligaments lead from the uterus to the abdominal wall on the one hand and to the back on the other. The uterus can contract or cramp due to complaints in the area of the uterus.
As a result, the uterus pulls on the ligaments that lead to the back, which can cause back pain. In the case of an implantation bleeding, the complaints are usually too weak to extend to the back. If the child grows larger during pregnancy, the ligaments are pulled more often, which can cause back pain.
Treatment of the implantation bleeding symptoms
An implantation bleeding and the pain it causes usually does not require treatment. However, if the pain does need treatment, it is important to note that some medications should not be taken during pregnancy as they may harm the child. Painkillers such as ibuprofen should be avoided and should only be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy, if at all.
Aspirin should also only be taken at the beginning of pregnancy. Paracetamol is therefore to be preferred for the treatment of pain during pregnancy. If further or persistent complaints occur, the therapy should always be discussed with a doctor, especially before taking medication.
