While implantation bleeding and a period may appear the same from afar, there are distinct differences in terms of timing, ...

Light, temporary implantation bleeding, which occurs when a fertilized egg attached to the lining of your uterus one to two weeks after conception, is not uncommon and is usually not cause for alarm.

Implantation typically occurs 6 to 12 days after fertilization. Bleeding related to implantation is usually tinged with brown. It’s lighter in flow and shorter in duration than a menstrual period.