Implantation Symptoms
When trying to get pregnant, every twinge and ache is analyzed and studied. Some women experience symptoms at the time of implantation, when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus.
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Conception
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Conception occurs when an egg is fertilized by a viable sperm. Once the egg is fertilized, it will begin to grow, its cells dividing and reproducing as it travels through the fallopian tube toward the uterus.
Implantation
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About nine or 10 days after the egg is fertilized, it arrives in the uterus where it will attach itself to the lining in order to continue growing properly. If implantation is not successful, the egg will be flushed out of the body with the next menstrual flow.
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Symptoms
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Because of the blood-rich nature of the lining, a small amount of blood may be released when the egg attaches. This may appear as light spotting should it work its way out the vagina. You might also experience light cramping, as the shape of the uterus begins to change once implantation takes place.
Verification
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Once the egg attaches to the uterine lining, it begins to produce a hormone called hCG. This is commonly called the "pregnancy hormone" and is what home pregnancy tests look for. Unfortunately, there won't be enough hCG in your body for a positive pregnancy test for at least 10 days after implantation.
Concerns
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If your implantation spotting has turned into actual bleeding or the cramps are very painful, call your doctor. It's possible there is something wrong and should be addressed at once.
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