Question about decidual bleeding

[hedjoss]

Hello all over again Scarleteen

So, I have this question:

How different is decidual bleeding of menstrual period?

I mean, difference in characteristics, like how many days last?, Can last the same numbers of days that in a menstrual period and the same flow?, why some women don't realize they are pregnant with decidual bleeding?

PD: While reading some of the post I notice that you say that decidual bleeding just last a couple months, so why other pages says that can last the whole 9 months?

Thanks again Scarleteen.

[Sam W]

Hi hedjoss,

If you haven't seen it yet, this article covers most of your questions about decidual bleeding: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advic ... erstanding

There's also the fact that bleeding during pregnancy happens in a minority of people who are pregnant, which means getting your period is still a pretty reliable way to know you're not pregnant.

[hedjoss]

Oh, thanks.

So decidual bleeding is only spotting, not a heavy flow like in period?, It can last the same number of days that in period (like 4-6 days)?

[Sam W]

To a person who menstruates, it can sometimes seem like a period. Really though, it's not that common, and if someone is worried that they're having decidual bleeding instead of their period, it's easiest and wisest to just take a pregnancy test.

[hedjoss]

My last question

It can last the same as a period, like 4, 5 or 6 days?

Thanks.

[Heather]

Yes, it can. But again, it is unusual, especially after the first month or so.

And of course, anyone realistically concerned about decide all bleeding is concerned about an actual or possible pregnancy, so if one is unsure if there is a pregnancy, the thing to do is to take a test or see a healthcare provider, rather than fruitlessly try to figure out what kind of bleeding is going on.