Is it true women can still continue to have periods while pregnant?

Answer 1

You cannot be pregnant and have a normal menstrual period. In some cases, it is normal for women to experience some bleeding during the first few months of a pregnancy. This bleeding early in a pregnancy is caused by numerous factors, such as hormonal imbalances, miscarriages, etc.

Many times this bleeding is mistaken as a menstrual period, even though it is not an actual period. Shortly after fertilization, the body begins to produce a hormone (hCG) that prevents ovulation from occurring because the woman's body is already sustaining a pregnancy. Since ovulation is suppressed by the hCG hormone, the body does not experience a menstrual period (the shedding of the uterine lining to prepare the uterus for implantation by a fertilized egg during the next cycle of ovulation). If you are pregnant and experiencing vaginal bleeding, you should make an appointment with a health care provider for an evaluation.

Answer 2

Question: Can you be pregnant and still get your period?

Answer: Well, no, you can't get your period once you're pregnant — once your body starts producing the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and your pregnancy is established, your menstrual cycle is interrupted and normal periods will stop — but you may have bleeding or spotting during pregnancy that can seem like a period.

Some pregnant women have what's called "implantation bleeding" that can happen around the time their period is due, and they may mistake that bleeding for a period.


This spotting may be caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the blood-rich lining of the uterus (a process that starts just 6 days after fertilization) and it's generally a lot lighter than a typical period — just a day or two of very light spotting.

If you're pregnant and you're not sure when your last period started, this can make establishing a due date difficult for your healthcare provider. If you have any doubts, your practitioner can feel how big your uterus is with a pelvic examination and estimate how far along you are. In most cases, your provider will also order an ultrasound before midpregnancy to measure the size of your developing baby to clarify exactly when the baby is due.

Many women who bleed a little bit in early pregnancy go on to deliver without any complications, but bleeding can also be a cause for concern. It may be the first sign of a miscarriage; if so, your symptoms will probably go on to include heavy cramping and bleeding much heavier than a normal period. If you have sharp pains in your lower abdomen, especially if the pain is only on one side, you should see your practitioner right way to find out if you may have an ectopic pregnancy (also known as a tubal pregnancy). Because of these potential complications, if you bleed at all early in your pregnancy, it's best to notify your doctor or midwife to get specific instructions. She may suggest getting a blood test to check your hCG levels or order an ultrasound to evaluate your condition more thoroughly.

Answer 3

I bled the first month I was pregnant so I didn't think I was actually pregnant until I did the test at the doctors office. So, yes, you can bleed (though technically it is not a period). It was much lighter than a normal period but enough to make me think I wasn't pregnant. If you are uncertain, be sure not to do anything like drink, smoke or do any recreational drugs that might hurt your baby. Good luck.

Answer 4

fake. in spite of if, some women do have some bleeding while they are pregnant. that's extremely not the comparable element as a era and is often nowhere close to as heavy. The pill additionally has no longer something to do with this. do no longer subject, you are able to anticipate making use of your era as a being pregnant attempt each month.

Answer 5

Yes, I had my period for the first month I was pregnant and it wasn't light. I was a month further than I thought due to this. I carried to full term without any worries. It's actually quite common.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Yes it is true they can have their periods while they are pregnant.

Answer 8

Yes you can still have your period , I'm a prime example i did with my son up until my 3rd month. The Dr usually calls it first trimester bleeding.

Answer 9

Yes, I am a prime example. Almost 20 weeks now and everything is going well.

Answer 10

yes! my sister was on her period while 4 months pregnant