Amenorrhea or absence of menstruation in women is the first symptom of a possible pregnancy. When the period does not come on the due date and there is a delay, it is possible that pregnancy has occurred. This usually occurs in week 4 of gestation, so the pregnancy test may already be positive.
However, it is essential not to confuse implantation bleeding with a period. This bleeding is much lighter and pinkish or brownish in color. Moreover, the duration of implantation bleeding is shorter than that of menstruation.
Read the full article on: What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Pregnancy? ( 69).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sarai Arrones BSc, MSc (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/22/2022