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Conception & Implantation?

I had sex either during or directly after my period. I had believed my period ended but I continued bleeding for several days afterward. Conception and implantation bleeding? This would be my second pregnancy if I am pregnant. I've had sore breasts here and there, bloating, cramps, full-body aches, very increased frequency of urination. My question is, what is more likely? That my period lasted for nearly 3 weeks or that I conceived a child?

Female | 19 years old
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2 Answers

I think it's dysfunctional bleeding. Seek medical help.
What many women are not aware of is that they are fertile for up to a week pre-ovulation and for 36 hours post-ovulation; so, if your period was on time and you had relations d7or d8 of your cycle, then you could indeed be pregnant. So a home pregnancy test to be certain; they are most affordable at the dollar store. If you are bleeding because you didn’t ovulate the cycle before, then you may have irregular bleeding off and on throughout the next month until you ovulate the next cycle. If you have any concern about a hard to read pregnancy stick test, then check with your doctor; you may wish to have bloodwork for hormones done as well as a blood HCG pregnancy.