how is it even possible? and yes i mean a period, not just spotting. i'v heard that its lighter and shorter than a normal period, but still heavy enough to be considered a period. but how is that even possible?
2006-12-09 04:45:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My aunt said she had one for 4 months into hers. Here is a website I found that has a slightly different aspect on the subject.
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 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 provider 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 the middle of your pregnancy to measure the size of your developing baby and clarify exactly when the baby is due.
Many women who bleed a little bit in early pregnancy 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 probably will go on to include heavy cramping and bleeding much heavier than a normal period.
Abnormal bleeding can also be a sign of ectopic or tubal pregnancy. 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 have an ectopic pregnancy. A tubal pregnancy can be life-threatening, and sometimes the only symptom is bleeding around the time your period is expected. Often, the period may be lighter than usual. Sometimes a home pregnancy test will be negative, and the pregnancy can only be detected by checking blood hCG levels.
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.
2006-12-09 05:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unusual to stop and start when your menstruation begins. It can take up to a year to stabilize your periods, so don't get alarmed. Something you should think about, though, is that there is no reason to be embarrassed about anything connected with menstruation. It's a perfectly normal body process, and 50% of the population menstruates. So you aren't unique, you aren't alone, and no one is going to laugh at you. At times, almost everyone has had either a problem with periods, or questions about it, and the only way to sort things out is to ask your mom or ask your doctor. Certainly your doctor has probably heard it all before. You might feel more comfortable with a female doctor, too. You don't say how old you are, but if you started very young (like 12) it's quite normal to stop and start for up to a couple of years. Things like your weight can also affect your periods. If you are very much underweight, often your periods will stop. Most anorexics don't have periods. So there are a number of factors that can be involved. Meanwhile, relax, and if nothing happens by the new year, then do ask your mom to take you to the doctor.
2016-05-22 23:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A period is the result of an unfertilized egg being flushed out of your body. The egg come from ovulation. You do not ovulate during pregnancy therefore you don't have a period because there is no egg to flush out!
NO NO NO NO NO.
You may bleed during pregnancy but its caused by something other then your "period"
Google it!
2006-12-09 05:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bleed but it is not considered a period. If you're bleeding, you should check with your doctor.
2006-12-09 05:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by oz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can have your period all through the pregnancy babe
2006-12-09 04:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by dashaan1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can.. my sister had hers all through her pregnancy... 3 times :)
2006-12-09 04:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by bbwandsingle1980 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋