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Bleeding After IVF Positive Pregnancy Test

Couples who undergo IVF treatment facing a lot of emotion and feelings, and waiting with full of hope & dream for the moment of the positive result after IVF pregnancy, but journey is not completed after positive pregnancy test, you need to take care of you more and more after confirming pregnancy, because it’s a new journey for you, someone had very smooth journey but someone journey it’s bit difficult every individual body is different, like that bleeding After embryo transfer after IVF positive pregnancy test,

In this article we help you to for better understand about your bleeding don’t worry hold our hand we support you, given a best information to get a clear understand

What Does Bleeding After a Positive IVF Test Mean?

Bleeding after IVF positive pregnancy doesn’t always mean a negative outcome. In fact, many couples experience heavy bleeding after IVF and are still pregnant and go on to have healthy babies. So, if you notice bleeding, don’t worry too much, as it can be normal in the early stages. Our bodies have different ways of communicating, and bleeding is one of those signs. Here are some common reasons behind it:

1. Implantation bleeding:

Implant bleeding or spotting happens after an embryo is attached in the uterus, it begins the process of embedding itself into the uterine lining to establish a pregnancy if embedding can cause small blood vessels in the uterine lining to break, leading to light bleeding or spotting.Implantation bleeding after a positive IVF pregnancy test is typically a normal part of early pregnancy, indicating that the embryo has successfully implanted in the uterine lining. It happens after 6 to 12 days after embryo transfer.

2. Hormonal fluctuations:

During the IVF treatment you take progesterone and estrogen for uterine lining to support pregnancy. These hormones make the uterine more sensitive, which makes spotting or bleeding.

3. Cervical Irritation:

In the pregnancy period blood flow will be increased in the cervix to support pregnancy, the extra blood flow makes your cervix become more sensitive. Vaginal ultrasound, sexual intercourse, Hormonal changes make some irritation and discomfort, and this causes light bleeding or spotting.

4.Subchorionic hematoma:

Subchorionic hematoma (SCH) means collection of blood between the uterine wall and chorionic membrane, due to the small tear blood to accumulate in the space between the bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy.

Types of Bleeding After IVF

We know that light bleeding is not to be of much concern but all bleeding and spotting are not serious?, so understand the types of bleeding and what that indicates, make sure to inform decisions before things go serious.

Colors of blood what’s that indicate:

Pink Blood:

Pink blood occurs in initial days after implantation it occurs when embryo attaches to the uterine wall, and due to intercourse and irritation of cervix, and use of progesterone it happens.it’s usually not a cause for concern.

Brown Blood:

Brown blood is mostly “old blood” that has taken longer to exit the body. It may implant bleeding or leftover bleeding from previous spotting.

Bright Red Blood:

Bright Red blood is more concern it indicate fresh bleeding, it’s may occur subchorionic hematoma, or if accompanied by heavy flow, clothes can be a sign of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy

How Much Bleeding Is Normal After IVF?

After IVF, a few drops of pink or brown blood on your underwear could be normal, you don’t need a pad, when heavy bleeding occurs it’s similar to the period.it’s unusual should be checked immediately.every individuals body react differently, when it’s considered normal for other person need immediate care so if you worried about your bleeding contact your doctor.

When need to be more concern:

From the starting we know light spotting and bleeding are not much concern but when that’s heavy bleeding? That’s also not to be concern no, heavy bleeding need to be concern immediately below mentioned things one of you may face

1. Heavy Bleeding with clots:

Miscarriage: Unfortunately heavy bleeding that indicate miscarriage, the body may expel the pregnancy tissue , leading to bleed with clots

Subchorionic Hematoma: SCH can cause heavy bleeding, if bleeding with large clots, it indicate more severe of SCH, it requires immediate care by a professional healthcare

2. Severe Cramping:

Cramping is a common symptom after IVF, but severe cramping with heavy bleeding can be concerning. Many IVF success stories mention mild cramping as part of the early pregnancy process, but if you’re experiencing intense cramps with heavy bleeding, it could indicate something more serious.

Miscarriage: heavy cramps with heavy bleeding are often the body way of trying to expel the pregnancy tissue.

Ectopic Pregnancy: Normally embryo implants uterus, in ectopic pregnancy embryo implant in outside of the uterus, such as fallopian tube, it causes severe cramping . Ectopic pregnancy is very dangerous and requires medical care immediately.

3. Passing Tissue:

Passing tissue means expelling the solid material,It may look like small, fleshy clumps or clots along with blood from the vagina during pregnancy.

Miscarriage: The tissue might be pregnancy-related material,Can range in size from small clots to larger pieces

Molar pregnancy: A rare condition where abnormal tissue grows instead of a normal embryo

Conclusion:

Bleeding after a positive pregnancy test it;s give a anxiety, you understand now normal spotting or bleeding it’s not a concern, Many couples light spotting or bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy they go on healthy babies. When it becomes heavy bleeding you need to concern and contact your healthcare provider, i hope you get a good understanding in this article.

FAQs

who do not see any spotting or bleeding have more chance of being successful in IVF ?

I have done anything wrong to have caused bleeding & spotting after IVF

Is it possible to bleed after a positive pregnancy test?

Yes, light bleeding or spotting can occur after a positive pregnancy test, often due to implantation or hormonal changes, and it doesn’t always indicate a problem.

Can you have a period after IVF and still be pregnant?

No, a true menstrual period usually signals that pregnancy has not occurred, but some bleeding, which may be mistaken for a period, can happen during early pregnancy after IVF.

Is implantation bleeding common in IVF?

Yes, implantation bleeding is fairly common after IVF and occurs when the embryo attaches to the uterine lining, typically around 6-12 days after the embryo transfer.

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Dr Niveditha

Dr. Niveditha is the co-founder of The Hive Fertility and Research Centre. She is a young and passionate fertility expert who aims to provide high-quality fertility treatments to her patients. During her 10+ years of service as a fertility expert, she has helped several hundreds of patients overcome their infertility and become parents. She also specializes in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology

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