Implantation Bleeding: What to Expect After IVF - Symptoms & Duration

Question
Hello, I just went through an IVF cycle. Lat week I started bleeding, I was my period but then I tested positve on the blood prengancy test (my beta was 411). I am still spotting, though it seems to be getting much less frequent and lighter. How long can implantation bleeding last?  

Answer
Dear Abby,

Implantation bleeding usually occurs approximately 6-12 days after conception. It can be red, pink, or brown in color. It is often mistaken by women as a period, but it is actually lighter than a period and usually shorter in duration than a period. However, the length of time does vary from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy.

If it started last week, I would anticipate that it would be ending quite soon.

I hope this has helped you! Please write again if you have further questions.

Brenda