I am 44 years old and had a miscarriage at eight weeks in May. The first day of my last period was September 1. I estimated my ovulation about the 14th-15th based on the mucus method. On the 20th, my husband and I had unprotected sex. Now on the 30th, I am having a light period, not brown or mucus. I did an early pregnancy test which was negative. Do you think this discharge is implantation bleeding? Should I redo the pregnancy test? When? Thanks!
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Does light period mean pregnancy?
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Last Updated: July 23, 2013
The light period could be from many reasons. It could be implantation bleeding since you said you think you ovulated on the 14 or 15th, and had intercourse on the 20th, since there is a chance you had a double peak. It could be a light period since you are over 40 and as we hit the pre-menopausal years are periods may get lighter. If your cycle still does not seem regular to you in another five days I would either do another pregnancy test or see your MD for one.
Vicki Delucchi
Vicki Delucchi
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Vicki Delucchi, CFCP
Vicki Delucchi, Professional Member of CANFP, taught the Creighton Model FertilityCare System in the San Francisco region, until her retirement. She and her husband Randy are parents to two adult daughters, and reside in the Monterey region.
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