2006-12-12 09:22:57 · 14 answers · asked by Zy'rellie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
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.
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2006-12-12 09:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Everyone that said yes to this question is completely wrong. Butterfly's answer is the best answer I've seen to this question in a while (even if it is off a website ;-))
A period is the body releasing an unfertilized (or fertilized) egg, if you are pregnant there is no egg to release therefore it is NOT a period. But yes it is highly possible and quite common to bleed during pregnancy unfortunately ignorance makes people say this is still a period.
2006-12-12 10:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Natalie D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pregent?
Pregnant is what happens to your body when you are with child.
Is this what you mean?
If so, get a test and see a doctor, don't take the word of the rest of the answers, because they aren't too bright, they can't spell either.
2006-12-12 09:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by Beck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but its very rare and the period you do get is light colored and a light flow. it also does not come the same time every month and does not last a week just a day or so. however if you think you are pregnant its always best to take a test to know for sure. good luck.
2006-12-12 09:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are Pregnant you may still Have your period I'm pretty sure your not that Smart since you don't even know how to spell Pregnant...
2006-12-12 09:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by Help? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my mother still had her periods at 4 months preggy with me so yes you can but just check with your doc to be sure its still ok as that was 26 years ago you know how times change
2006-12-12 09:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by mumof4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's very, very rare, but yes, you can. If you think you are pregnant and yet you are experiencing bleeding, you should go to your doctor as soon as possible so that it can be monitored.
Best of luck.
2006-12-12 09:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by hill_amandalynn 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wrong if your Preganant you may still get your period!
If your still confused ask your Doctor.
My aunt got her period all thru pregnacy.
2006-12-12 09:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by Smart*Chicky 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
you wont have your period ,but you can experience bleeding.Its totally normal!
2006-12-12 09:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is possible!
2006-12-12 09:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋