2007-01-31 14:34:55 · 27 answers · asked by elassiel0491 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
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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2007-01-31 15:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. alot of people have"periods" while they are pregnant. usually only for the first 3 months or so. But it isnt like a normal period usually the bleeding is lighter or only lasts a few days or so. But if you are pregnant and bleeding you need to see your doctor to make sure nothing is wrong. And if you notice any big changes in your period you should take a test to be sure because although people say it cant happen It really can. i had 2 "periods" after I was pregnant..they were lighter and shorter than normal but still.
2007-01-31 14:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although, some people said no....I have a friend who was pregnant with twins.....& YES, she had her period EVERY month....she didnt even know she was pregnant, until she started gaining weight, feeling flutters & her breasts were sore....she went to the Dr to see what was wrong...& found out she was almost 5 mo's pregnant with twins.....
The twins are now 8...& doing very good....
2007-01-31 19:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by mysticfairy74 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some women have their period while pregnant but it is not common. If you think you may be pregnant then take a test to find out for sure.
2007-01-31 14:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by Sakora 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes its possible to have your period for the first trimester of pregnancy(the first 3 months) but its not very common among most people. if your really still not sure iw ould just try to watch for other syptoms or possibly get a blood test done.well good luck
2007-01-31 15:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by ♥sexy_love♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you cannot have your PERIOD and be pregnant. dont you know what a period is? its the un-fertilized egg leaving your body. that would be the not pregnant part. you can, on the other hand, have light to moderate bleeding and be pregnant
2007-01-31 16:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Olivia's Mama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed many people said no BUT i was 28 WEEKS PREG. AND I HAD MY PERIOD EVERY MONTH I found out that i was preg. when i had gone to the doctor for birth control refill. i had NO weight gain- nothing MY Period was right on time every day -overnight on the 31st day!
2007-01-31 15:29:30 · answer #7 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my friend becky had a baby ack in september. shes a teenager but the first 3 months of getting pregnant she had her period and didn't know she was pregnant because she still got it.
2007-01-31 16:06:42 · answer #8 · answered by Lexii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, for some people. Your era can proceed for many months and you would be pregnant. yet, you want to enable your Dr be attentive to correct to the bleeding to make specific there's no difficulty with the infant. sturdy success & God Bless!
2016-09-28 06:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by betker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. having your period means your eggs were not fertile by a sperm cell, so you bleed in order to gett all that "stuff" out.
the stuff is the things you need to make a baby..
so no. youre not pregnant.
go on BC to reduce the risk and pregnancy
=] ; good luck.
2007-01-31 18:47:32 · answer #10 · answered by chelsღ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋