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How soon after implantation bleeding can I take a home pregnancy test?

Hello,
I have had many signs of pregnancy like, swollen and tender boobs, stomach cramps on the left side, constant diziness and a few light headaches. My last period started on May 13th and I started on June 12th with a very light period. I typically have very heavy periods and this time it is light. I have read all about Implantation bleeding and not sure if that is what I am going thru.  I have heard many things and not sure which to believe. I have heard to wait 2 weeks after i stop bleeding to take a test, some say ok to test while bleeding and others say to wait a few days after I stop. Im not really trying to get pregnant but I would be happy if I was. Anyone have any advice? My periods have never been regular but my husband and I are stressed wondering if i am pregnant. Im thinking it wont hurt to test now while bleeding, in a few days after i stop and then maybe again in a few weeks. Thank you for all your help.
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2164403 tn?1337024562
Hi, My name is Nikki and I am a 25yo married woman.  My husband and I have been married for 1 ½ years.  We just recently decided to start ttc but we aren’t really trying is the thing.  We decided that not worrying and just “going for it” was the best approach for us.  So here I am a couple of weeks after our first time with no protection.  I haven’t been on BC for years so we just used condoms before.  I now my period was “late”  is say it like that because it was technically 2 days late but it still came if you could call it that.  AF was only here for 3 days which is 4 days short of my norm and it was REALLY light!!!  I am a bleeder to say the least for 6-7 days a month.  Not to mention I have “classic” pregnancy symptoms, sore back, nausea, headaches, slight dizziness, sore breasts.  The list goes on and on.  However I have taken a many test both FRER and Wondro tests.  I always get a BFN   So I am here to hear what you have to say and to see what others are going through who may be just like me.  
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Hi, I'm in a little bit of a different situation. For 3 years I was on implanon. I had 2 light periods in the beginning of use of the implant and then after that I didn't get my period. I had sex unprotected with my hubby 3 days before the implant was removed (removed on April 3rd) in between then and now we have had unprotected sex 5 times. Since about a week after removal I've been having breast tenderness, morning sickness, dizzyness, frequent urination, stomach jabs and cramps. Now, just yesterday I noticed a very light pink lotion like discharge. Could I be pregnant? I was told about hyper-fertilization but not sure if it is real, or could I just be getting my period??
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hey i need help my last period was d 21st of feb n my next was due the 17th march but still hasnt came. iv a 21 day cycle as im on the pill but i had very light bleedin on the 10 - 13th march barely fillen a pantyliner, whereas my periods ar usually very heavy n i get very bad cramps b4 they come. last time me and my bf had sex was the 17th n 24th february and i forgot to take my pill :/ iv been feeling a bit weird n havin slight cramps in my lower belly was jus wonderin if the light bleeding could off been spottin n if so how long should ye wait b4 taking a hpt? i took 1 yesterday (19th march) and came up neg would it be to soon to tell if i was preg ? im confused :L
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okay so heres the deal with me on friday(16th) i woke up feeling sick like i wanted to throw up so a couple hours later went by and out of nowhere i went to the bathroom and started throwing up like moutain dew yellow color even tho i didnt drink mountain dew and all tht day i was just throwing up everytime i would lay down and get back up i would throw up and then i was having horrible headaches to top it off then i was supposed to start my period on monday(19th) but i started a day early on sunday(18th) but its not a normal flow cuz im usually flowing heavy the 1st cople of days and now its just a very light flow today(20th) and then last night was having very horrible sharp pain in my lower stomach amd me and my bf had unprotected sex on my highest ovulation day march 5th and today i just went to take a pregnacy test and it came back negitive..so im just soo very confused on how i was throwing up and having headaches and pains someone please help me understand!!

sry for a long story!!
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Have 3 kids and lmp was Feb 26th..  been having un protected sex since then almost everyday.. ovulation was this week and i had pink color when i wiped only once so implantation bleeding?? Or pregnancy sign?? Periods are every 29 days. Thnx
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I started spotting today. I am hoping it implantation bleeding. There is a tiny bit only when I wipe not enough for a towel.
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