I just had a baby six months ago, and I've been on birth control for about five months. The problem is is that I think I'm pregnant or am experiencing another miscarriage, because I missed taking my birth control pills eleven times already, and I have that same sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, just when I found out that I was pregnant, and again, when I had a miscarriage, and lost one of my twins. My doctor said that taking these birth control pills, called Ortho Tri-Cycle Lo,would make me have regular periods, but they've been only irregular, and I've missed taking it, because time just passes by. I've gone to the hospital, because I've felt sick, like I was pregnant, and it turned out that I wasn't, and I talked to my boyfriend about whether or not to get a pregnancy test from the store, but he doesn't believe that I am, even though he knows it's a possibility. I'm desperate to find out the truth, so can anyone out there help me with my question?
2006-12-21 13:27:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
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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
2006-12-21 13:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not possible to have your period while pregnant. What you may be experiencing is breakthrough bleeding.When the lady bleeds during pregnancy, when period was suppost to be due. But alot lighter and doesnt last as long. Since your period came today. & you had sex 10 days ago. Is sounds like you missed your ovulation dates. As 8 days ago. The egg disintegrated. Take a test if neg and pregnancy still feels like it is thre. Take another one approx 1 week after. Or blood test is already accurate. God Bless x
2016-05-23 09:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get pregnant while still having your period. Take a test just in case. You could be having effects from just giving birth or from the pills themselves. call you doctor's and talk to a nurse. They may have you come in and just check to make sure everything is all right. Good Luck!
2006-12-21 14:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by dandslove6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I had my period with my first 2 kids for 3 months in the begining. I had no clue I was pregnant till I was 3 months.
2006-12-21 13:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by Kathryn G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the store and buy a test then you'll know the truth... and if you not pregnant then i suggest trying another method of birth control like the depo shot or something of that nature.
2006-12-21 14:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,your period is the shedding of the uterine wall and when pregnant your uterine wall builds up to support the baby.
2006-12-21 13:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by Robin B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE TO TEST TO BE CERTAIN!! If you don't trust home tests, go to the doctor and have both a urine and blood test.
2006-12-21 13:34:31 · answer #7 · answered by Polite1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go take a test
2006-12-21 13:32:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
You can bleed during the whole nine months.
I did.
2006-12-21 13:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by COOKIE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go out and buy a test, that should ease your mind
2006-12-21 13:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by soon2b mommy of 4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋