Implantation cramps feel like mild period cramps – more of a dull ache or light twinge – and usually last just a day or two.

Implantation bleeding is a normal, early sign of pregnancy and typically lighter than your period. Implantation bleeding will usually be pink or light brown and have a thin, watery consistency.

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Brown discharge before a period can happen for many reasons. Sometimes, it can be implantation bleeding, which indicates pregnancy, or it may be due to perimenopause. In some cases, discharge may ...