Can you still have your period if you are pregnant?

Question

I was wondering if you can still have a period if you are pregnant? Like if you had sex a week ago and you got your period a week later? Is it true you can still have oyur period up to two months into being pregnent?

Answer 1

Yes, you definitely can, especially in the first few months, although it might be lighter than normal. I knew a girl who was still having a period up to 5 months into her pregnancy.

Answer 2

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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.

Answer 3

I got a period while I was pregnant... if you are not sure, take a home pregnancy test

Answer 4

Yes! Look up previous answers to this same question. It is one asked often and I think because of that the answers are not as detailed anymore!

Answer 5

In a word, hell to yes.

Having a period is no absolute guareetee you are not pregnant.

Answer 6

yes, I think so...I have heard of it...but, if you are not to sure, I would call the doctor and see if everything is ok....just to be on the safe side

Answer 7

yes of course