Yes, you could be pregnant if you had your period twice in one month. Your second ‘period’ could have been implantation bleeding.
What is Implantation Bleeding?
This is when the fertilized egg makes its way from the fallopian tubes to the uterus, where it tries to implant. The lining of the uterus contains fleshy and bloody tissue that becomes disturbed as a result of this.
About one third of pregnant women experience implantation bleeding.
The Differences Between Periods and Implantation Bleeding
The most noticeable difference between implantation bleeding and period bleeding is that it occurs before your period is due. It usually occurs 7-10 days after ovulation, but can occur sooner.
The bleeding is likely to be dark red or brown because it is old blood. It may also be mixed with cervical mucus, which makes it a pinkish color. Some women experience light cramping at the time of implantation.
Implantation bleeding varies in the amount of bloodshed, how long it lasts and the color of the blood. If it lasts longer than two days, there is a chance that it may be an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is where the fertilized egg has been planted outside the uterus, for example in the fallopian tube or cervix.
It is recommended that you wait until the day that you period was due to take a pregnancy test. However, some pregnancy tests are highly sensitive and, if your body has already produced adequate levels of hCG (the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, made by the developing embryo), you may get a positive result earlier. You should also seek qualified advice from your doctor.
What is Implantation Bleeding?
This is when the fertilized egg makes its way from the fallopian tubes to the uterus, where it tries to implant. The lining of the uterus contains fleshy and bloody tissue that becomes disturbed as a result of this.
About one third of pregnant women experience implantation bleeding.
The Differences Between Periods and Implantation Bleeding
The most noticeable difference between implantation bleeding and period bleeding is that it occurs before your period is due. It usually occurs 7-10 days after ovulation, but can occur sooner.
The bleeding is likely to be dark red or brown because it is old blood. It may also be mixed with cervical mucus, which makes it a pinkish color. Some women experience light cramping at the time of implantation.
Implantation bleeding varies in the amount of bloodshed, how long it lasts and the color of the blood. If it lasts longer than two days, there is a chance that it may be an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is where the fertilized egg has been planted outside the uterus, for example in the fallopian tube or cervix.
It is recommended that you wait until the day that you period was due to take a pregnancy test. However, some pregnancy tests are highly sensitive and, if your body has already produced adequate levels of hCG (the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, made by the developing embryo), you may get a positive result earlier. You should also seek qualified advice from your doctor.