VIDEO: How long does implantation take?

How long does it take from fertilization to implantation?

Especially couples with Desire to have children ask yourself what happens in the time from fertilization to implantation in the woman's body - above all, of course, how long this phase lasts.

• The moment when a sperm penetrates the egg cell is called fertilization. This usually happens when the egg is in the fallopian tube.
• As the fertilized egg continues on its way towards the uterus, it begins to divide. It usually reaches the uterus around 3-4 days after fertilization.
• Once there, the germ looks for a suitable place to implant. There it settles in the lining of the uterus and is completely enveloped by it until the end of implantation.
• It takes about six days from fertilization to the start of implantation. However, implantation is a process that takes a long time: implantation is only completed about two weeks after fertilization.


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The consequences of implantation

Immediately after implantation, the pregnant woman's body begins to react to the new life inside.

• With implantation, the production of the pregnancy hormone hCG begins, which can ensure a positive pregnancy test about two weeks later. The progesterone level also rises so that the lining of the uterus is preserved.
• Blood vessels can also be opened during nidation and cause bleeding, which can be mistaken for menstruation.
• Usually the implantation cannot be felt physically. Some women report a pulling in the abdomen, which could just as well indicate an impending menstrual period.
• The rising pregnancy hormones can cause changes in some women even before they fail to rule the well-being: Sensitivity to smell, morning sickness and sensitive breasts are possible early signs the pregnancy.