2007-01-03 16:58:04 · 12 answers · asked by angel&issa 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you're pregnant you cannot have an actual menstrual period...if you bleed (which some women do) it won't be like a menstrual period, it'll be lighter. Spotting can be normal in early pregnancy as the fertilized egg implants, but all bleeding/spotting should be checked out by the doctor as it could also be a sign of miscarriage. But some women do bleed throughout their entire pregnancy and still have healthy babies. If you think you are pregnant, your best bet is to go to a doctor and get a blood pregnancy test done.
2007-01-03 17:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by Miss A. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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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.
2007-01-04 02:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cannot have a menstrual cycle (period), that would rid you of the baby. However you can have bleeding/spotting, and in that case you need to get checked out immediately by a doctor. If you're asking this because you think you might be pregnant, but have had a period, then you are probably not pregnant, but are far enough past that you can take a test to confirm. Good luck.
2007-01-04 01:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsay M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... My aunty had normal periods for the first six months of her pregnancy with my cousin. 1 in 5 women will experance bleeding of some type during pregnancy... Unless it is bright red and clotted its usally no worry for concerned if it persist see a doc
2007-01-04 01:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by angelicrulz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. If you're sure you're you should go to the dr. because it could be the sign of a miscarraige.
If you're not sure and you think you might be pregnant and you still have you're period, its not very common, but do a pregnany test just to be safe. Good Luck
2007-01-04 01:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by marsha s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know of someone who had her period up until she was 6 months (she didn't know she was pregnant) she then had the baby the next month. hows that only knowing you are pregnant for a month before the baby comes a long.
2007-01-04 01:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by claire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i spotted some but it was like only a day. nothing like a real period
2007-01-04 01:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by goober 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-04 01:01:29 · answer #8 · answered by Blitz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.you can get your up to four months and not know.
2007-01-04 01:08:07 · answer #9 · answered by I'm A Shining Star & Im Not Even In Da Sky. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NAH...WEN YOOH PREGNANT UR PERIOD DONT COME.. BUT WEN U DONE IT HELLA HURTS!!!
SORRY =(
2007-01-04 01:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by YouNg BloNdeE 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋