Implantation Signs, Symptoms and More
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10.Other Causes of Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
While implantation is a common cause of bleeding in early pregnancy, other conditions may result in bleeding. Ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, may cause vaginal bleeding if the fallopian tube ruptures. This may occur before the woman realizes she is pregnant, and emergency medical care is necessary.
Bleeding in early pregnancy may also be a sign of early pregnancy loss, or miscarriage. Early pregnancy loss occurs in 10 percent of known pregnancies.5‘Bleeding During Pregnancy.’ ACOG, www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/bleeding-during-pregnancy.
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