Difference Between Fertilization and Implantation

(i)Fertilization is the process in which the sperm meets the egg whereas implantation takes place when the fertilized egg travels to the uterus.

1. How long after fertilization does implantation occur?
2. What happens between conception and implantation?
3. Are you pregnant when the egg is fertilized?
4. What are the signs of successful implantation?
5. What does Conception feel like?
6. Can you tell if you conceived before implantation?
7. What are the symptoms when sperm meets egg?
8. What should you not do during implantation?

How long after fertilization does implantation occur?

Implantation. Once the embryo reaches the blastocyst stage, approximately five to six days after fertilization, it hatches out of its zona pellucida and begins the process of implantation in the uterus. In nature, 50 percent of all fertilized eggs are lost before a woman's missed menses.

What happens between conception and implantation?

Implantation: what happens after the egg is fertilized

It takes about 6-12 days for the fertilized egg to travel to the uterus and attach to the uterus in a process known as implantation (1,8). The egg is pushed back towards the uterus by the cilia (1). The egg must attach to the uterus to become a viable pregnancy.

Are you pregnant when the egg is fertilized?

In order for pregnancy to happen, sperm needs to meet up with an egg. Pregnancy officially starts when a fertilized egg implants in the lining of the uterus. It takes up to 2-3 weeks after sex for pregnancy to happen.

What are the signs of successful implantation?

Further Signs of Successful Implantation

• Sensitive breasts. After implantation, you might find that breasts appear swollen or feel sore. ...
• Mood swings. You might feel emotional compared to your usual self, which is also due to changes in your hormone levels.
• Bloating. ...
• Changing tastes. ...
• Blocked nose. ...
• Constipation.

What does Conception feel like?

Some women do notice signs and symptoms that implantation has occurred. Signs may include light bleeding, cramping, nausea, bloating, sore breasts, headaches, mood swings, and possibly a change in basal body temperature.

Can you tell if you conceived before implantation?

Some women may notice symptoms as early as 5 DPO, although they won't know for certain that they are pregnant until much later. Early signs and symptoms include implantation bleeding or cramps, which can occur 5–6 days after the sperm fertilizes the egg. Other early symptoms include breast tenderness and mood changes.

What are the symptoms when sperm meets egg?

Pregnancy begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg. This usually occurs in the 2 weeks following the first day of the most recent menstrual period. In the first few weeks of pregnancy, a woman may have no symptoms. Some can sense that they are pregnant, but most do not suspect it until they miss the next period.

What should you not do during implantation?

We recommend that you avoid strenuous activity around the time of embryo transfer. There is no evidence to support total bed rest to improve implantation rates and total bed rest is associated with other health risks.